What is Migraines
Migraines are headaches that are often very painful and may last a few hours or even a few days. Head throbbing along with sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, dizziness and aura may be experienced. Migraines can be triggered by different things depending on the person and variousforms of treatment will be effective for different people, depending on severity and cause of the migraine.
Some common migraine triggers
Migraine can be triggered by different causes, some of them include:
Stress
Hormonal changes
Drug/Alcohol use
Weather change
Sleeping patterns
Certain foods or drinks
Track your migraine pattern
It may be helpful to keep track of when migraines occur so that you can determine what may be triggering the migraines or whether there is a pattern to the migraine episodes.
How to prevent migraine
Have a regular eating schedule and stay well hydrated
Minimise stress by learning stress-relief techniques or avoiding stressful situations
Get enough sleep each night
Exercise regularly but don’t push yourself too much
Avoid loud noises and bright lights
What might help to alleviate migraine
Medication
Natural remedies
Dry needling or massage therapy
How massage therapy can help migraine
Massage therapy helps to reduce pain, tension and stress as well as promote relaxation and healing. Massage is a great option for migraine relief as it is healthy and effective. It can also promote overall wellbeing by relieving stress and tension. Different massage techniques may be used by your therapist depending on what is appropriate for you.