Types of Headaches Explained
Headaches come in several distinct types, each with a different typical cause and treatment.
Tension headaches
The most common type, causing band-like pressure on both sides, typically stress or posture-related.
Migraines
One-sided pain often combined with nausea and light/sound sensitivity.
Cluster headaches
Rare but severe, causing intense one-sided pain around the eye in recurring patterns.
Sinus and cervicogenic
Sinus headaches involve facial pressure and congestion; cervicogenic headaches originate from the neck.
Key takeawayIdentifying your headache type by location and associated symptoms — tension, migraine, cluster, sinus, or cervicogenic — is the key first step toward effective, targeted treatment.
Helpful next steps
Magnesium glycinate supplement
Evidence-supported for migraine prevention.
This content is for general educational purposes only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. A sudden, severe headache unlike any before should be evaluated promptly.