As if recurrent headaches weren’t bad enough, your painkillers may trigger rebound headaches. Consider three alternative remedies tested in a Swedish study:

• Physical training – special neck and shoulder exercises.
• Relaxation therapy – muscle-releasing, breathing and stress-coping techniques. Many hospitals have programs that teach both physical training and relaxation therapies.
• Acupuncture – in this study, patients had weekly sessions for 10 to 12 weeks.