Exercise for Migraines
Saturday April 18, 2009
Many people who experience migraine headaches notice that certain exercises--sometimes lots of exercises--can actually make their headaches worse. Swedish researchers think they have found the perfect exercise program for migraine sufferers, though. In a study published in the April 2009 issue of Headache, they discuss a program of exercise focusing on using a stationary exercise bike over a period of 3 months. Twenty migraineurs used the program under the supervision of a physiotherapist. Early results seem to indicate that this type of exercise program will improve patients' cardiac functions without increasing the likelihood of developing a migraine. More research is, of course, necessary to determine how significant this study will end up being.
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The good news for the average migraine sufferer is that it appears there are aerobic exercises you do without causing a migraine to appear. The important thing is to begin slowly and pay attention to your usual headache triggers. As always, discussing any exercise plan with your health care provider is a good idea.
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Comments
I don’t know where to post this but i have suffered from migraines for years ive tried everything possible medication(prescription & execdrin), massages, and sleep. They keep reoccureing. One day my dentist suggest that we adjust my bite? That was a strange idea. He adjusted my bite while doing fillings. I have no more headaches. I’ll get one every once in a while and its easily taken care of by one Advil. Those of us who have migraines know 1 Advil is joke you normally need 2-4 Excedrin and lots of coffee. Thought id share the concept
well i have experienced migrianes also , but still havent foud a cure for these migraines. I take advil but it doesnt take my headaches away. I Sleeo and still nothing. What Can I Do?
REad “The Migraine Brain” by Marilyn Bernstein.
I’d cry tears of joy if Excedrin and coffee got rid of my migraines! I think that sounds more like caffeine headaches than migraines.