Are you having headaches because of stress? Do you suffer from severe pain? Come and meet Dr Rohan Jahagirdar MD and be at your best. Tension Headache or stress headache The main symptom is pain on both sides of the head that may be associated with muscle pain. People may experience: Pain areas: in the face, muscles, or neck Also common: headache, difficulty falling asleep, fear of loud sounds, or sensitivity to light