Migraine Treatments: Ice And Heat Therapy For Migraine Relief

woman sitting on couch holding an ice pack to her head

Ever wondered why people with migraine often post photos of themselves wearing a weird “hat” on their heads? The truth behind the “ice hat” is actually one based on science. In fact, two of the most frequently used “natural” treatments for migraine attacks are hot and/or cold therapy. Also known as temperature therapy, applying something…

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Physical Therapy for Migraine

Physical therapist working on neck trigger point

When traditional migraine treatments aren’t effective enough on their own, combining them with alternative options, such as physical therapy, may help. According to research, physical therapy can help reduce the impact and disability of migraine disease and improve strength, endurance, and mobility. In addition to medications and medical devices for migraine, patients may benefit from…

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Navigating Chronic Migraine: One Woman’s Quest To Find The Right Doctor And Preventive Treatment

Thank you to Lundbeck, the makers of VYEPTI, for sponsoring this post.  As a nursing student, Nicole, 32, has a busy yet rewarding life. She works 12-hour hospital shifts as a nursing assistant and spends her free time traveling and playing with her dogs, Bailey and Snoopy. She’s also lived with the invisible, excruciating pain…

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Medicare Changes To Migraine Medication Coverage in 2025

Do you know about the upcoming Medicare changes to migraine medication coverage in 2025? Are you confused or worried about figuring out if this change is a good or a bad thing? Not sure if you have to do anything next month when Medicare plan selection starts for 2025? If so, you’re not alone! The…

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Light Therapy for Migraine

Though light sensitivity is often a migraine symptom, light therapy is an emerging treatment option for those with migraine and chronic pain. Research shows light exposure to be a safe, effective treatment that reduces the frequency, severity, and symptoms of migraine attacks. It comes with a very low risk of side effects and no risk…

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How Gentle Stretching Can Help Migraine

Woman sitting on yoga mat stretching in garden

We are all searching for ways to reduce migraine symptoms, symptoms that can be felt in all five stages of migraine: prodrome, aura, attack, postdrome, and interictal. Along with migraine medications, many people are turning to non-pharmaceutical ways to manage their symptoms. This includes medical devices, alternative treatments, and lifestyle changes. Incorporating gentle stretching into…

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Vision Therapy for Migraine

eye glasses being held over an eye chart

Have you ever wondered if treating your vision could help with the frequency and severity of migraine attacks? As a long-time glasses wearer, this is something I’ve often thought about. Like most people, I see an ophthalmologist regularly. At my appointment each year I tell my doctor about my migraine, eye fatigue, and visual aura…

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New Blog Series: Exploring Migraine Treatments

While there is currently no cure for migraine, there are many treatment options that can help. People with migraine often experience the most success managing their disease with a toolbox approach. This involves combining multiple different treatment options to create a well-rounded plan that can help you better manage life with migraine. Finding the best…

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Three Things to Know About Going to Therapy with Migraine

Woman talking to another woman holding a clipboard

Living with migraine, we often spend a lot of time caring for our physical health. We go to doctors’ appointments, take supplements and medications, try physical therapy and exercises, and maintain certain diets. But caring for our mental health is also an important, and yet often overlooked, piece of a well-rounded treatment plan. May is…

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