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A headache is more than just a pain in the head. Sometimes neck or upper back pain may also be involved in a headache. It ranks among the most common physical complaints. Two of the most common types of headaches are migraines and tension headaches. Possible causes of migraine headaches include lack of sleep, stress, or flashing flights. The symptoms include blurry vision and vomiting. Another common type of headache is the tension headache. A person will feel tense if he or she is too anxious about something at work or school. Also, doing a repetitive activity in the same position for a long time can result in a bad headache. The neck and head muscles become tense, and the headache begins.

Some methods to prevent migraines include taking deep breathes and lying down to rest in a dark room. Another method is to imagine scenes in which one feels warm and comfortable. Bright or flashing lights should be avoided. For a tension headache, one can relax tired muscles with a massage or head, neck, and shoulder exercises. In order to deal with different sources of stress, experts recommend doing activities that can help release stress, such as meditation or yoga. In addition to that, some over-the-counter medications such as aspirin might also help. However, if one has a headache and the symptoms persist over several days, one should see a doctor for further treatment.