Strategy 1: apply ice

A trusty ice pack is a good short-term fix for head pain because it eases inflammation, says Kaniecki. Apply the ice to your aching area for 10-15 minutes every hour. “The nerves and muscles on the outside of your head can be inflamed and irritated by the headache, or they could be causing the headache,” says Kaniecki.

Jul 11, 2012

The pill-free headache fix

An occasional aspirin is fine. But what if you could ease your pain without pills? You can with our 3-step plan.