Therapeutic exercise, relaxation techniques, acupuncture, biofeedback, or certain supplements may help reduce or ease migraine symptoms.
Migraine is a chronic neurological condition that can cause intense headaches and other symptoms. These symptoms may include tiredness, nausea, vomiting, vision changes, and sensitivity to light, sounds, or smells.
Your doctor may prescribe oral or injectable medication to help manage migraine. Some medications may help reduce the frequency and duration of migraine attacks that you experience, while others may help relieve symptoms when they do occur.
Identifying and avoiding certain foods, beverages, sources of stress, or other triggers may help limit symptoms. Triggers can vary from one person to another.
Some people also find certain complementary therapies helpful for reducing or managing migraine symptoms.
Click through the guide below to learn about some of these therapies.
Following your doctor’s recommended treatment for migraine is important for reducing the frequency, duration, and severity of migraine attacks.
Therapeutic exercise, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, or acupuncture may also help reduce migraine frequency or ease symptoms when they do occur.
Feverfew, butterbur, coenzyme Q10, riboflavin, and magnesium supplements have shown some promise for managing migraine. However, it’s important to understand the potential risks of any herbal or dietary supplement before you take it.
Some herbal or dietary supplements may interact with certain medications or cause potentially serious side effects. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to learn about the potential risks. They can help you learn whether a supplement may be safe for you.