Migraines are so prevalent, yet misunderstood. Many people will self-diagnose themselves with migraines when they’re experiencing a severe headache, and others play down their pain like a headache when they’re having a severe migraine. They classified migraine pain as severe pain on one side of the head accompanied by throbbing and the inability to move without the pain getting worse – most people are bedridden. Some people are also nauseous or sick.

If you fit that classification, keep reading for some excellent migraine relief tips that you might not have tried before.

Chiropractic Treatments

You may have come across videos of people having adjustments during a chiropractic treatment session – they are oddly satisfying and bewildering at the same time. A chiropractor will train for years to become competent to complete the manipulations and adjustments they think your body needs.

To treat migraine pain, the focus is on the neck and back. The onset of migraines starts as cranial blood vessels expand, causing the surrounding tissues to become painful. Chiropractors work using manipulation techniques on misalignments in parts of the spine and neck that may trigger migraines. Chiropractors will assess the structures in your back and neck to see what manipulations they may need to make.

Exercise Between Attacks

Exercising during an attack would be nearly impossible, but exercising in between attacks can reduce the number of migraines you have. Some people say that exercise can induce a migraine, but that’s not the case.

Many studies have disproved that, stating that light exercise won’t induce a migraine. Of course, vigorous exercise such as powerlifting has the potential to trigger a migraine if you’re already sensitive to them.

Experts recommend beginning with walking and working up from there. That may help to reduce migraines using psychological mechanisms, such as reduced inflammation and improved blood flow.

Acupuncture and Massage

Acupuncture is part of holistic ancient Chinese medicine still used today. Studies confirm that this ancient form of acupuncture is useful for treating migraines. However, sham acupuncture — a more modern, less invasive form of acupuncture — works just as well. According to Chinese medicine, acupuncture removes negative energy from your body. In modern medicine, acupuncture can stimulate different parts of the body in an attempt to promote healing.

Acupuncture therapists work on a series of zones on your body using acupuncture needles inserted into pressure points to relieve symptoms. Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins and other hormones that can trigger an immune and blood circulation response from your body. That’s the part that can relieve migraines.

Acupuncture is widely used to treat various types of pain – and to wonderful effect. It can be slightly uncomfortable, but it’s a holistic treatment that effectively helps to decrease your pain and symptoms and removes negative energy.

Migraines are hideously painful – only those suffering from migraines will understand the pain they produce. As well as holistic treatments, there are other treatments such as beta-blockers, antidepressants, and even surgery. Although, more invasive treatments will only be used as a last resort. Try some of the holistic treatments above and see if they improve your migraines.