How workplace stress hijacks the nervous system to cause headaches − and a neurologist’s guide to managing them

A high-pressure work environment can exacerbate headaches, but taking steps to manage stress throughout the day can help.

By: Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: May 5, 2026

Words: 1,060

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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By Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Many people finish the workday not just tired but wired. Their mind keeps racing, their body feels tense, and even in moments that should be restful they feel a lingering sense of urgency. Conversations replay in their mind, unfinished tasks resurface, and their nervous system seems unwilling to power down.

You may recognize this experience. It has become so common that it is often accepted as …

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