Nondrug Treatments For Migraine Relief
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Key Questions
- Do nondrug approaches play a role in migraine management?
- Which nondrug approaches have been shown to improve the quality of life for people with migraine?
- Can alternative therapies complement prescribed migraine medications?
- Which alternative therapies are considered safe for use during pregnancy and/or breastfeeding?
- What does research say about the effectiveness of meditation, massage, and acupuncture for migraine management?
- Are there specific physical therapy exercises that can help with migraine symptoms?
- Can chiropractic spinal adjustments help relieve migraine symptoms?
- Is there evidence supporting the use of light therapy or oxygen therapy for migraine or headache treatment?
- Does research support the use of cold water immersion therapy for migraine relief?
- Which minerals, vitamins, or probiotics have shown potential benefits for migraine management?
- What role does neuromodulation play in migraine management?
Interview Notes
- New York Headache blog
- New York Headache Center
- Book: The End of Migraines: 150 Ways to Stop Your Pain
- Study: “Physical activity and headache: Results from the Nord-Trøndelag Health Study (HUNT)”
- Study: “Narrow band green light effects on headache, photophobia, sleep, and anxiety among migraine patients: An open-label study conducted online using daily headache diary”
- Study: “From a morning forest to a sunset beach: Understanding visual experiences and the roles of personal characteristics for designing relaxing digital nature”
- X: @DrMauskop
- Allay Lamp
Treatments Mentioned
- Acupuncture
- Aerobic exercise
- Chiropractor
- Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10)
- Cold water immersion/plunge
- Diet
- Green light therapy
- Magnesium
- Massage therapy
- Meditation
- Neuromodulation devices
- OnabotulinumtoxinA (Botox)
- Oxygen therapy
- Physical therapy/Physiotherapy
- Pilates
- Probiotics
- Riboflavin (vitamin B2)
- Sauna/hot shower
- Sleep
- Strength training
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin D
- Yoga
Please note: The Migraine World Summit’s aim is to bring you a variety of perspectives and expertise, independent of bias or judgment. Alternative theories presented in this video have not been medically reviewed. Views expressed in this interview do not necessarily represent the views of the Migraine World Summit. Please always consult your health care professional and do your own research before making changes to your treatment plan.
Alexander Mauskop, MD
Director
New York Headache Center
Dr. Alexander Mauskop is the director and founder of the New York Headache Center. He is board certified in neurology, with subspecialty certification in headache medicine. Dr. Mauskop is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. He is a professor of clinical neurology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University. He has published over a hundred articles, abstracts, and reviews, as well as four books. He has delivered more than 500 presentations and lectures in the field of headache over the past 30 years.
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