Nondrug Migraine Treatments That Work
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Key Questions
- How can complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) be incorporated with traditional migraine therapies?
- What are some examples of nonpharmacological therapies for migraine treatment?
- Is there scientific evidence to support CIM treatments for migraine?
- Should we suggest the use of CIM treatments to our doctor, or should we assume they’ll mention it if it’s a worthwhile treatment possibility?
- Is the cost of some of these CIM treatments prohibitive for many patients?
- Are acupuncture and acupressure effective migraine treatments?
- How can guided meditation and breathing exercises be beneficial during an attack?
- Is there good evidence to support physical therapy for migraine?
- Can occupational therapy be helpful?
- Is massage therapy or chiropractic work beneficial?
- How effective is gentle exercise like yoga for managing migraine?
- What does the research say about aromatherapy for migraine?
- What about green light therapy?
- How can neuromodulation devices be incorporated into the migraine toolbox?
- What is biobehavioral therapy and how can it help better control migraine attacks?
- What are some newer alternative or behavioral therapies currently being studied for migraine?
Interview Notes
Treatments Mentioned
- Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)
- Acupressure
- Acupuncture
- Biobehavioral therapy
- Biofeedback
- Craniosacral therapy (CST)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
- Green light therapy (Allay Lamp)
- Guided breathing
- Guided meditation
- Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)
- Neuromodulation devices
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Progressive muscle relaxation
- Relaxation therapy
- Spinal Therapy
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Jessica Ailani, MD, FAHS, FAAN
Director
MedStar Georgetown Headache Center, Washington, DC
Dr. Jessica Ailani is board certified in neurology, with added certifications in neurology and headache. She is a professor of clinical neurology and vice co-chair of strategic planning for MedStar’s Georgetown University Hospital.
In addition, she is director of the MedStar Georgetown Headache Center. She is a specialist in headache and women’s health and is dedicated to patient education. Dr. Ailani is also a member of several professional societies, including the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology.
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