Treating Migraine: Better Options For Long Lasting Relief

Headache is a common condition experienced by anyone. But what happens when the condition becomes worse? An intense headache – is it still common condition for all? This condition is referred to as migraine, and no, it is not common to all.

Migraine is classified into 2: migraine with aura, and migraine without aura. The latter is the worse type among the two. A person suffering from it may experience depression, cravings, etc. While these symptoms are normally experienced, people suffering from it can easily alleviate pain by choosing the fastest solution – medicines. There are a lot of over-the-counter medications that effectively work to alleviate pain.

Unfortunately, these OTC medications do not last for long. When migraine patients choose the same pain relievers over and over again, in the long run, they become immune to its effects. And when that happens, they would need higher dosage for these medications just to relieve the pain they’ve been experiencing over and over again.

People with migraine experience different symptoms; some are bearable while some are not. There are several devastating effects such as nausea, weakness, intense headache, vertigo, etc. It is only normal that people suffering from these would want to alleviate pain, and pain relievers are truly a great help. But using these medications could cause more harm in the long run. Migraine will not be the sole problem anymore; kidneys and liver problems can also arise. Additionally, there are side effects of pain relievers that anyone wouldn’t want to experience; to name some – diarrhea, dyspepsia, and heartburn. This only shows that OTC medications are not the best choice to cure migraine. 

Fortunately, there are different treatments that patients can choose from today. These treatments promote longer lasting effects compared to medications. Also, they have fewer to no side effects.

One option that is becoming more popular today is chiropractic care. This treatment is known as an effective technique for spinal manipulation. Many people think that chiropractic care is designed for injured patients only, but studies show that a lot of migraine patients have benefited from it. This treatment helps in reducing the intensity of pain as well as decreasing the manifestation of migraine.

Another alternate solution recommended and preferred today is lifestyle change; which means changing sleeping habits, avoiding vices – alcohol consumption, smoking, etc., refining dietary practices, regular exercise, and meditation.

Pain management is also an alternative today. Pain specialists come up with programs and strategies that help manage migraine. Some of the most common techniques are acupuncture, physical therapy, and reflexology.