Almost everyone has experienced a headache at some point in their lives. Whether you have been staring at a computer screen for too long, working long hours without enough rest, or being stressed out about something, headaches can be detrimental to your productivity and happiness.
For many people, treating a headache can be done with some over-the-counter pain relievers and a nap. However, some people experience headaches that are far worse, longer-lasting, and generally are alleviated by essential pain medications. These are migraines.
Those who suffer from migraines know how much more severe the pain caused by migraines can be and the other associated symptoms’ seriousness. When you are dealing with a migraine, relief cannot come soon enough.
But what treatments are available, and how well do they work. At Robinhood Integrative Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, we understand migraine pain, and our medical staff is here to help you get the right alternative treatment for your migraine pain.
A migraine is a form of headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually only on one side of the head. Patients who experience migraines may also have nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound.
These attacks can last for hours up to days, and the effects can cause profound inference with a patient’s daily life and activities. Some medications have been developed that may help to prevent the onset of some migraines or make them less painful when they do occur.
However, medications are known to have side effects that may even be worse than the migraines themselves or worsen the migraines. It is also not uncommon for you to become addicted to these medications or for your body to become tolerant of the dosage.
This means you may have to have the dosage increased, which may have detrimental effects on your body and mind. Some of the best treatment options for migraines apply the holistic approach and incorporate lifestyle changes rather than relying solely on prescription medications.
One of the most effective ways to treat migraines is to prevent them before they even begin. This starts with identifying and removing migraine triggers. Some common triggers include:
Once you can identify the things that trigger your migraines, you can then take steps to eliminate or reduce those triggers.
The next step is to prevent the migraines from occurring by using specific therapies that have shown to be effective. Easing stress, which can cause migraines, can be achieved through mindfulness-based stress reduction, exercise, yoga, and Tai Chi. Herbal supplements and vitamins such as Vitamin B2 and Magnesium have affected migraine development and frequency.
Lastly, approaches that incorporate the mind and the body simultaneously, such as biofeedback breath work and guided imagery, have all been useful in preventing migraines.
Finally, if a migraine does get triggered, it is crucial to work fast to find relief as soon as possible. Rest and hydration are always a good idea, and acupuncture helps stop a migraine once it has begun.
Anyone who has ever had a headache can tell you that they can interrupt your life for the day because the pain simply doesn’t subside or provide relief. Those who suffer from migraines know that the pain and other symptoms associated with migraines are debilitating for the patient and can interfere with your life for multiple days.
Integrative medicine is an approach to pain and other medical issues that incorporate the whole body and treat the symptoms. Our doctors at Robinhood Integrative Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, feel it is imperative to treat the entire body and the mind.
We use treatments such as bio-identical hormones, desiccated thyroid, IV nutrition, chelation, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF), far infrared sauna, and natural remedies like herbs, essential oils, and supplements to help alleviate your migraine pain and associated symptoms.
At Robinhood Integrative Health, we are not your typical doctor’s office, and we don’t treat migraines like regular doctors do. Rather than prescribing more medications, we will work to restore your sense of well-being with a personalized plan that incorporates elements of our holistic treatment. If you are suffering from migraines and need an alternative medicine that works, contact our experienced medical staff at Robinhood Integrative Health in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
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