Soothe Pain with a Cold Compress
Applying a cold compress helps reduce your headache symptoms. You can place frozen or cold compresses to your neck or head area to reduce inflammation, reduce nerve conduction, and narrow blood vessels, all of these can help reduce headache pain.
Studies show that cold therapy offers numerous health benefits to people experiencing certain types of headaches, including headaches caused by nitrate drugs to treat heart conditions such as chest pain. You can make a cold compress by filling a waterproof bag with ice and wrapping it in a soft towel. Place the compress on the back of your neck, your head, or your temples to reduce headache.