a headache located at the back of the head; usually caused by body tension resulting from overwork or psychological stress
common, accounting for nearly 90% of all headaches and is probably experiences by most people at some time during their lifetime; frequently associated with fatigue and stress and generally respond to simple measures, such as, rest or over-the-counter pain medicine; pain is usually bilateral (on both sides of head), consisting of a dull, steady ache
Unlike a migraine, a headache in which steady pain, usually mild, is on both sides of the head, and does not cause incapacity and is not worsened by activities There is no associated nausea or sensitivity to light and noise