Alternative headache therapies

Requirements of the patient resolve of each medication headache pain does not. The NHS website is a great resource to research and discover alternative headache treatment methods. Below are some quick descriptions of therapies that can be used for the treatment of headaches.

Acupuncture:Specialists place fine needles in acupuncture, in channels with all the body to try to manipulate "chi" energy. Some studies have shown that acupuncture for migraine that can come. 

Acupressure: acupressure is a technique that applies pressure on trigger points releasing energy of the body. Various pressure points and acupressure techniques have contributed to improving of migraine and tension-type headache in some patients.

Biofeedback: Biofeedback implies a patient bodily functions and to measure temperatures so that he/she can eventually learn to control his/her head pain. It can be used only or in combination with medication for headaches prevent attacks.

Counseling: talking with a therapist is a good way to learn how to deal with the impact of headache on your daily life. Therapists can also teach you to relax and avoid stress, which often triggers headache.

Hypnotherapy: Hypnotherapy is a variation of biofeedback that allows you to detach yourself from stress caused events. If practiced regularly, the patient can learn to avoid the stress and the resulting headaches.

Massage: Massage can help headache patients relax and get rid of stress. Studies suggest that massage can reduce headache frequency and body-awareness increase.

Riboflavin/vitamin B2:Riboflavin, an essential vitamin for chemical reactions in the body, creates a high-energy substance called ATP. During migraine, cells have less energy and by addition of high doses of this vitamin, you can reduce the frequency of attacks over a period of time.

If you want more information about alternative therapies, you can buy our brochure which alternative therapies & headache care at our online store, or you can listen to our new podcast. Through an educational grant from Medtronic, Inc., the National Headache Foundation recently launched headache and you: A Guide to Living well podcast series that provides listeners practical advice, empowering them to take charge of their health and their lives. Care to listen to & alternative headache therapies where psychologist Biofeedback Kathy farmer the benefits of alternative methods of treatments such as biofeedback, acupuncture and herbal medicines discusses. In 1996, Dr. Farmer was co-founder of the headache Care Center in Springfield, Missouri with NHS Board member Dr. Roger Cady.

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