Best way to handle headache pain? Ask the doctor at this Web chat Wednesday

The most common headaches are those caused by tension in your shoulders, neck or jaw. But knowing what causes them often doesn’t help manage the pain. Here’s a doctor who can offer some suggestions.

Dr. Paul Christo, director of Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Training Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, will be the featured guest at a live Web chat Wednesday at 9 a.m. PST.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders here defines two types of headaches: primary, which occurs independently of a medical condition, and secondary, which may be a symptom of another health disorder.

Not sure how serious your headaches are? Join the online discussion to get some answers.