Tension Headache: Tension headache is the most most likely answer. Depending on frequency and severity of your headache, you may fit migraine criteria. There is not direct scientific explanation for why applying pressure helps, but massage and pressure is most likely reducing stress and redirecting your pain receptors to process non-headache pleasurable input. If headaches daily, visit a neurologist.
Answered 3/24/2015
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Pinched nerve: Sounds like you have an occipital neuralgia a pinched nerve in the upper neck, which can give the distribution you describe. It can be associated with pain in the upper back and shoulders. Pain in the eyes and back pain are good indicators. See your doctor who may make the diagnosis by examining neck range of motion. Referral to a physical therapist may be helpful.
Answered 10/15/2013
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Get checked out: A good start at finding potential headache triggers would be to maintain a diary. Every time you have a headache write down what you were doing, the foods you ate that day, alcohol, smoking, caffeine, stress, how much sleep you had the night before, eye strain, etc. Try to find patterns in your headache so that you can learn what things to avoid. Get checked by your doctor.
Answered 5/30/2016
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