Episodic Tension Headaches
The most common tension headache that most people suffer from is known as an episodic tension headache. An episodic tension headache is typically short, lasting from a few minutes to a few hours. Episodic tension headaches typically occur no more than 15 days in any given month. It has been reported that more than 60% of episodic tension headache sufferers experience tenderness in the scalp and neck muscles.
Chronic Tension Headaches
When episodic headaches increase in frequency, they become chronic, occurring on more than 15 days per month for a minimum of three consecutive months. While chronic tension headaches last for about the same length of time as episodic tension headaches, the pain can unfortunately be felt by sufferers on a daily basis. Though not as common as episodic tension headaches, twice as many women suffer from chronic tension headaches than men.
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