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By Mayo Clinic staffDo your work or leisure activities require a helmet or goggles? If they fit too tightly, you may be setting yourself up for a headache.
Any head wear that puts continuous pressure on your forehead or scalp can lead to what's known as an external compression headache. Common culprits include tight hats, helmets, headbands and goggles.
With most external compression headaches, the solution is as obvious as the cause. Simply remove the head wear causing the pressure.
