Results should be seen within three to four weeks, with significant improvement in two to three months. Muscle contraction headaches, the most common type, are caused by pain from contraction in the muscles of the neck and base of the head. This muscle tension , usually temporary, and usually caused by stress, leads to pain in the forehead, temples, and around the eyes. Migraine headaches are caused by constriction of the blood vessels in the head. Migraines may be caused by or exacerbated by stress.
Diseases are the least common cause of headache.
A headache with this cause is usually felt on the side where the disease occurs. Symptoms may include blurring of vision, extreme light sensitivity, numbness, dizziness, or weakness. Pain may appear suddenly, or increase dramatically over weeks or months. A thorough medical exam is recommended in cases of recurrent headaches. An eye exam may be helpful.