Remedial Massage Therapy for Migraine Headache

Migraine is a very horrible illness to go through. If you are one those who has experienced a migraine then you would fully understand what it is like to be. Migraines are throbbing and can at its worst ruin one's day.  A migraine headache is a disorder particularly known as a severe painful headache at the front or side of the head.  It is often accompanied vomiting, nausea and can sometimes be sensitive to light and sound. Migraines are commonly experienced by women than in men and may frequently happen as many times in a week. It can begin at any time but normally in the early morning.

Migraines cannot be cured but can primarily be managed  through medication. There are a variety of medications that are used to treat migraine and this generally fall into 2 types, abortive and preventive medications. Preventive medications are medications which are regularly taken in order to minimize the occurrence of migraines. While abortive medications or pain medications are taken during attacks and intended to stop symptoms that have already started.

Preventive medication may include any of the following: vasodilators, anti-convulsants, beta-blockers, tricyclic anti-depressants and calcium channel blockers.  On the other hand, Abortive medication includes vasoconstrictors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and serotonin agonists.

Most people who are suffering from migraines will go for medications but for some they may go for an alternative treatment, such as remedial massage therapy. There are several ways that a remedial massage can help patients with migraine headaches. And the most important thing that a remedial massage offers is that it will help relax the patient causing the pain to lessen.

Remedial massage therapy helps relieve the pain by:

• Minimizing any stress which maybe causing the headache.

• Releases muscle spasms and tensions in the head. When it releases such tension and the pressure is taking off the nerves and their supplying blood vessels which will lead to pain reduction of the headache.

• Stimulating the brain’s release of feel-good endorphins which fight pain

• Promotes blood circulation that allows toxins and other waste products to be eliminated quickly.

Remedial massage therapy can be an excellent way to relax your body, relieve stress, and get rid of the pain in a natural way without having to take any pain medicine. When you suffer a migraine headache and want to get rid of the pain, 
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