4 fixes for... tension headaches

RELAXATION

Techniques (massage, yoga and exercise) and complementary therapies

(acupuncture and hypnotherapy) may help.

GET REST

Try resting in a quiet, darkened room. Applying a cool flannel to your forehead or a warm flannel to the back of your

neck can give relief.

PAINKILLERS

Take paracetamol or ibuprofen.

Codeine can be useful but avoid using it for more than 10 days or more as it may lead to medicine-overuse headaches.

KEEP A DIARY

Identify what could be triggering headaches. Try altering your diet, activities or lifestyle to prevent them

occurring often.