Health Conditions A-Z Neurological Disorders Migraine 6 Surprising Headache Causes What do these items have in common? They could be making your head hurt. By Hallie Levine Sklar Published on May 20, 2013 Share Tweet Pin Email Do you suffer from frequent headaches? Your day-to-day routine might be to blame. From the breakfast table to the office, our everyday lives are littered with objects and bad habits that can set our temples pounding. Fortunately, most of these hidden headache triggers can be easily fixed. Here, we break down six of the most common and offer expert advice for addressing them. 01 of 06 Your Phone Getty Images Cradling it between your ear and your shoulder for calls lasting longer than a couple of minutes can strain your neck and lead to tension headaches. Use your hands-free headset, or the speaker option, whenever possible. RELATED: The 14 Different Kinds of Headaches You Can Get—and How To Treat Each One 02 of 06 Your Chair Getty Images Most are made for the average 5-foot-8 man; if your chair is too big, it might not support your back, causing strain and headaches, says New York City Physical Therapist Karen Litzy, PT, DPT. Try a back support, like the Original McKenzie Lumbar Roll ($22.50; optp.com). 03 of 06 Your Coffee Getty Images Down more than two 8-ounce cups a day and you risk getting a withdrawal headache if you skip the java one morning. The solution: Gradually cut back to one cup a day, subbing in decaf if that helps. RELATED: Foods That May Trigger a Migraine 04 of 06 Your Computer Getty Images A flickering screen can create eye strain, which may lead to a headache. Buy an antiglare screen protector and every once in a while, look away from the computer to focus on an object about 20 feet from you. 05 of 06 Your Lazy Sunday Getty Images Snooze even a couple of hours past your usual wake-up time and the changes in your circadian rhythms can throw off levels of brain chemicals, bringing on migraines. On weekends, get up at your normal weekday time. RELATED: Is Sleeping in on the Weekend Bad for You? 06 of 06 Your Bag Getty Images Plop it on the scale; if it's heavier than 10 pounds, it could be causing neck strain—and head pain. Lighten your load or divvy it up between a purse and a tote, carried on opposite shoulders. RELATED: Natural Ways To Prevent and Treat Headaches Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit