Keywords

chronic tension-type headache, medication overuse headache, tension-type headache

 

Authors

  1. Steefel, Lorraine DNP, MSN, RN, CTN-A
  2. Novak, Donna RN, MSN, WHN-BC, DNP

Abstract

Abstract: This article provides background, diagnostic, treatment, and management information about the most common form of headache: tension-type headache (TTH). Using a typical patient case scenario, it illustrates evidence-based therapies that NPs can offer patients whose TTH has become chronic due to medication overuse.