I have a what feels like tension headache, pain in the lower back of my head that radiates outward towards my ears. when i shake my head back and fourth it feels like swishing in the center of the lower skull. this is the 4th similar headache in maybe a m

Tension headache: has qualities that set it apart form common and classic migraine: Typically it evolves slowly over hours. (VS minutes for migraine) There is often a band like constricting quality. Sleep does not help (as with migraine) I suggest you try butalbital and massage therapy, and if that does not work consider seeing a headache specialist.