Gretchen Zachel

Migraines are very common and affect millions of people all around the world. They are a crippling and horrible thing to have and start from a very young age. This is a huge issue when you’re going through school into adulthood, and many people will suffer from this headaches for 40 years! Although not much is known about their causality, a fair amount of research has found a range of ways to prevent and stop a migraine. This might sound like good news for many reading this article.

As headache and migraine week is approaching, we have decided to do some research into the causes of migraines and how they can be prevented. This information is vital for many individuals who suffer from this deliberating issue and could potentially improve their lives. You’ll be surprised to find out later in the article how simple it is to prevent migraines and stop them from causing you pain. Of course, there are other advanced ways to deal with them, including sports and spinal physio.

Causality

The cause of migraines has been well researched and documented through various group studies. However, despite all the tests and cross-sectional experiments, no true conclusion has been formed about their origins. It is now believed (through family and twin studies) that migraines are an inherited issue. The children of parents who suffer from migraines are also likely to be suffers themselves. Unfortunately, if the issue is inherited, there is no definitive cure.

However, there has been a suggestion as to the neurochemical paths that cause migraines. As with most mental issues, migraines can be caused by the injection of two neurotransmitters – serotonin and noradrenaline. Both of these neurotransmitters are to do with happiness and excitement. Despite this, migraines do not exhibit any such emotion. This is because these chemicals are released too frequently in migraine suffers’ brains and this can cause the blood vessels in the head to rapidly change, resulting in alternating pain. This is the current hypothesis for the physical manifestation of a migraine.

Treatment

The treatment of migraines has also been a well-researched area. This is because the pain of migraines is so extreme, finding a cure is more important than finding the cause. You’d be surprised to see that some of the treatments for migraines involve basic medication found in every home. However, as well as basic medication, therapy, such as sports and spinal physio, are also applied in certain treatments.

Basic Medication

If the migraine is not severe, basic medication (over-the-counter) can be given to relieve the pain during the event of a migraine. Medication such as paracetamol and aspirin can be provided to help cope with the pain of a migraine and can help you deal with daily activities. Of course, there are stronger meds you can take if the issue is severe and these are often supplied directly from your GP.

Sports and Spinal Physio

This might seem like an odd one but physiotherapy can help with migraines. A number of studies have found that the release of muscle tension in the body can help relieve the pain of a migraine quickly. This is a form of professional help and is only useful for individuals who are chronic sufferers. However, if you’d like to find out more, give us a call on 9144-1510.

Conclusion

Migraines are incredibly painful and affect a large number of people around the globe, men and women alike. Their cause is a little vague and more research is needed to identify a true origin. Despite this, there are a range of proven methods to help relieve the pain of migraine, enabling you to deal with your day-to-day activities. If you’d like to know more about what we can do to offer relief for your migraines, call 9144-1510 now to schedule an appointment with one of our physiotherapists.