Muscular Tension Headaches

[Almighty Jim]

Originally Posted by selena

Anyone else get these?

My neck and shoulders stay so taut that it feels like someone has shoved an I beam under my skin. I get headaches as a result.

I try lots of calming techniques, but it doesn't seem to do much good with that particular issue. Because I can be very calm and relaxed mentally, and I still have that physical tension.

It's bad enough that I don't even think getting laid would take care of it.

I've heard beta blockers mentioned somewhere but I've yet to take the time to research it. I'd really like to avoid script drugs anyhow. They've had me on just about everything there is in the mood/anxiety range, and none of it has ever done me much good. With the exception of xanax, which they are now cunty about giving me. And it didn't really reduce muscular tension.

Selena, I know what you mean about the pills. They just seem to work temporarily or not at all or have unpleasant side effects.
If a warm oil massage of your neck and shoulders by a trained professional is not available then here is something drug free that my wife used after going through tons of pain medication after a car wreck that affected those areas.

It's called a chin harness and it can be found at most medical supply stores. It was prescribed by the leading neck and back orthopaedic specialist in GA. The device is simple. It consists of a strap harness that fits comfortably around your head and has a cord that runs through a pully which you attach to the top of any closet door in your house. At the other end of the cord is a plastic/rubber bag that you add water to(about a gallon or 8lbs.) and that provides the weight that will gently pull up on your whole head and neck.

You just sit on the floor in front of your closet door in a meditation position and attach the harness and sit for 10 minutes three times a day. Do this for about a week and not only will the pain go away but the problem will be taken care of too. It really is simple and effective and I've seen the results firsthand. Hope you feel better, just tryin to help.

I swear it's not an S&M device.