Fitness To Stomp Out Migraines

Do you consider tired muscles after a sweaty workout a reward? For a migraine suffer, tired muscles and pinched nerves are viewed in a whole different manner than a reward. To these sufferers, the pain associated with a migraine's sore muscles and nerves is something they'd like to prevent entirely. Ironically however, a fitness workout can help prevent these pulsing pains and even offer relief from the side effects of a migraine.

Not every cure for a migraine involves taking medicines. Most doctors agree that the best way to stop a migraine is to use preventative measures rather than to solely rely on reactive (or "abortive") measures. While exercise isn't necessarily the cure-all, it does offer relief for many migraine sufferers, especially when used in combination with other treatments.

Anyone who's had a migraine can tell you it's an intensely painful experience whereby veins pound in the head, body coordination is affected, and muscles tighten in the face, down the neck and shoulders as well as down the sides of the body. Many different causes can trigger a migraine. Some research indicates that a build up of fat and allergic reactions to many foods such as dairy, cheese, and drinks (especially wine and beer) can send the body into a migraine. Not all migraines are food related; some are caused by a hormonal imbalance. No matter what the cause, a fitness plan can reduce many symptoms.

Fitness programs should be performed on a regular basis for the best results. These programs allow your body to release "good hormones", which many migraine sufferers produce too much or too little naturally. For instance, woman who produce too much serotonin find that fitness helps keep away feeling of depression that in turn trigger a migraine. Another hormone that triggers migraines is adrenaline. Exercise relieves excess adrenaline and maintains a healthier level. Furthermore, low melatonin levels that affect sleeping patterns are increased when a person exercises. Amazingly, exercise in the daytime actually triggers the body to release melatonin at bedtime.

A person's muscles subconsciously work overtime during period of stress or excitement. A fitness program that work to target these muscles helps the migraine sufferer retrain their muscles and teaches the muscles to relax. For example, many people tighten their neck muscles or use poor posture during stressful times. Certain exercises teach this person to recognize stress and apply ways to alleviate those tired muscles. A few exercise programs that help are aerobics, meditation and Pilates. Neurologists are suggesting some migraine sufferers to jog at least a half-hour every day to release stress, excitement or anxiety that can trigger migraines. The amount of time for a migraine sufferer to exercise and find the best relief according to many doctors is at least 3 to 4 times every week at a moderate level for a duration of about 30 minutes.

In the U.S., 20% of the population gets migraines, with 2 out of 3 being women. More women get a migraine around their menstrual cycle. Women prone to migraines are recommended to not exercise during this time since high hormones can exasperate migraines. Sticking to fitness plan between migraines is recommended and should eventually reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines.

Even the most fit person won't be exempt from getting a migraine. However, a fit person is less likely to experience as many migraines and have less intense migraines. To figure out what fitness plan will benefit you and your migraine suffering best, talk about your options with your physician. You can learn more about fitness and migraines from the American Council for Headache Education

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