Tension-type headache is a kind of primary headache that occurs easily in young people at present. With the progress of society and the increase of various pressures, the incidence of this disease is also rising, which should attract our attention, so what is tension-type headache, here is a brief introduction. Tension-type headache used to be called muscle contraction headache or tension headache, and it is the most common type of chronic headache. It is the most common type of chronic headache. It starts around 20 years old and increases with age, and is more common in women. There are long-term adverse psychological factors, such as mental tension, depression, anxiety, depression, etc. Some of them are also related to professional work, such as drivers, typists, head and neck in a tense position for a long time without relief. Headache is characterized by bilateral or whole head dull pain, tightness, pressure or heaviness, without nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia and other symptoms. Many patients may suffer from dizziness, insomnia, and stiffness of neck and shoulder muscles, and the headache is not aggravated by force or activity. For the treatment of tension-type headache, first of all, psychological counseling should be carried out to relieve patients’ psychological pressure and eliminate anxiety and tension, while physical therapy, such as acupuncture, massage and relaxation training, can be carried out. For some of the more persistent tension-type headaches, medication can be applied, such as antidepressants, muscle relaxants and so on. For headache patients, it is important to go to the hospital in time to get a clear diagnosis before standardizing the treatment and improving the quality of life.