Migraine? Here's How a Massage Therapy Can Help!

Those who suffer from migraine attacks take some form of medication to control pain.

 

   

 

From preventive medication to abortive pills, to prescription drugs, all are on the list when pain strikes or threatens. A migraine accompanied with severe pain can affect your productivity at work and hinder everyday activities as well. Prescription pills are not always a great idea to cure migraines.

What are Migraines?  

A migraine patient experiences moderate to severe pain and throbbing in the head, which is often accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity. In addition, these painful headaches often are accompanied by a sensory warning sign, such as blind spots, flashes of light or tingling sensations in the arms or legs.

As more and more people are suffering from migraines, physicians are looking for ways to manage migraine pain and fortunately, management of migraine pain has improved dramatically in the last decade. Though there’s still no cure, medications are now much more effective. And, natural treatment such as massage has come out the perfect therapy to reduce the migraine pain and occurrence to some extent.   

How Can Regular Massage Help?

Massage is a great way to manage stress and relieve tension- two of the main causes of migraine headaches. Research conducted at The Touch Institute of the University Of Miami School Of Medicine has shown “massage therapy decreased the occurrence of headaches, sleep disturbances and distress symptoms while increasing serotonin levels in adults with migraine headaches.”

Another study by the University Of Miami School Of Medicine examined two groups of migraine patients. In the first group, the patients took their normal medication but received no massage. In the second group, patients took their prescription pills but accompanied with a weekly massage. It was observed that the second group patients experienced no migraine headaches and also slept better and had increased serotonin levels.

The regular massage helps relieve muscle tension, ease the pain, alleviate sleep disorders, improve focus and reduce stress and depression. Usually, muscle tension, stress and depression cause migraines and getting a massage regularly will help prevent the occurrence of a migraine.

And, now with the introduction of massage health products, getting a massage is easier than ever. A massage chair lets you enjoy the health benefits of a therapeutic massage in the comfort of your own home. They will save you from the hassle of booking appointments and waiting in queues, you can get a relaxing massage in your own home.