Most Common Types of Headaches & Where They Hurt Migraine Where: One side of the head, behind the eye, or temple Feels Like: Throbbing, intense pain Other Signs: Nausea, light and sound sensitivity Hypertension Headache Where: Back of the head Feels Like: Dull, pulsing pain Note: Worse in the morning, linked to high blood pressure Stress Tension Headache Where: Forehead, temples, or like a band around the head Feels Like: Constant pressure or tightness Also Called: Tight band headache Parental Headache Where: Whole head Feels Like: Fatigue-induced, dull ache Caused By: Stress, lack of sleep, mental overload Sinus Headache Where: Forehead, eyes, cheeks Feels Like: Pressure and tenderness Other Signs: Nasal congestion, fever Cluster Headache Where: Behind one eye or on one side Feels Like: Excruciating, stabbing pain Other Signs: Tearing, nasal stuffiness, eyelid droop Exertion Headache Where: Whole head Feels Like: Sudden pressure or pain after activity Triggers: Exercise, coughing, heavy lifting TMJ Headache Where: Temples, jaw, ears, neck Feels Like: Achy pain, jaw clicking or tightness Cause: Jaw joint and muscle tension When to See a Doctor Seek help if your headache is: Sudden and severe Comes with vision issues or numbness Persistent or worsening over time