Migraines & Headaches Alternative Treatment

Alternative Headache Medicine

Alternative treatments for headaches and migraines include acupuncture, biofeedback, and massage therapy.

Many studies have shown the effectiveness of acupuncture may help to prevent migraines in addition to improving the degree of perceived pain in headache sufferers. The exact mechanism for how this ancient Chinese therapy provides relief from migraines is not yet known.

Biofeedback which is a process that teaches the individual how to control and regulate bodily functions such as heart rate and muscle tension in response to pain is also a popular drug-less therapy for those suffering from migraines. For instance, biofeedback is used in offering relief from cold or tingling hands a common symptom of migraines by redirecting the blood flow from the brain to their hands with or without the use of biofeedback electronic equipment.

Massage therapy can relieve the pain associated with headaches by relaxing tension in the neck, shoulders and face, relieving muscles spasms and improving blood flow. While there are numerous styles of massage, trigger point therapy and Shiatsu are two of the most popular for effectively treating headaches.