About the condition

What Is A Migraine?

Migraine is a chronic, episodic, primary headache that can be caused by genetic and environmental factors. It is believed to be a neurovascular pain syndrome with altered central neuronal processing and the trigeminovascular system. Symptoms typically last 4 to 72 hours at a severe intensity.

Causes

What Are The Causes Of Migraines?

The causes of migraines aren’t fully understood, however, genetics and environmental factors may contribute to the development of migraines. Migraines may be triggered by:

Prodrome

1-2 days before a migraine, you might notice some changes that warn of an upcoming migraine, including:

Hormonal changes in women
Postural issues – usually stemming from the neck
Drinks
Stress
Sensory stimuli
Sleep changes
Physical factors
Weather changes
Medications
Foods
Food additives
Constipation
Mood changes
Food cravings
Neck stiffness
Increased urination
Fluid retention
Frequent yawning

Symptoms

What Are The Symptoms?

Aura (starts within an hour before the attack)

Examples of migraine auras include:

Attack (lasting 4 to 72 hours)

Visual phenomena
Vision loss
Pins and needles sensations in an arm or leg
Weakness or numbness in the face or one side of the body
Difficulty speaking
Pain usually on one side of your head
Pain that throbs or pulses
Sensitivity to light, sound
Nausea and vomiting

Treatment

Treatment For Migraines

Your physiotherapist is unable to treat every kind of migraine, however they are able to treat migraines stemming from:

They will be able to treat you using:

Postural issues
Stress
Physical factors
Manual therapy
Soft Tissue release
Specific exercise training
Education
Biofeedback
Relaxation training
Spinal manipulation
Dry Needling
Taping
Modalities to decrease the frequency/intensity of the attack

Migraines Treatment in Sinnamon Park

What Is A Migraine?

What Are The Causes Of Migraines?

What Are The Symptoms?

Treatment For Migraines

Treating Migraines in Sinnamon Park

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