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Migraines
What is a Migraine?
Migraines are a type of headache disorder characterized by intense, throbbing pain, often affecting one side of the head. They can last for hours or even days and significantly impact daily life.
Symptoms of Migraines
- Severe headache, usually on one side
- Nausea and vomiting
- Sensitivity to light and sound
- Visual disturbances (aura)
- Dizziness or lightheadedness
Triggers for migraines vary between individuals and may include stress, hormonal changes, certain foods, dehydration, or poor posture.
How Osteopathy Can Help
At Forme Osteopathy, we take a holistic approach to migraine management by addressing musculoskeletal imbalances, tension, and restrictions that may contribute to their frequency and severity.
Using gentle hands-on techniques such as:
- Release muscle tension in the neck, upper back, shoulders and jaw that can trigger migraines
- Improve posture and spinal mechanics to reduce nerve irritation and blood flow issues.
- Support nervous system regulation using gentle techniques to shift the body from ‘fight-or-flight’ mode to a more balanced, restful state.
- Promote blood and lymphatic flow to relieve pressure and inflammation around the head.
- Address neck dysfunctions especially in the upper cervical spine that often contributes to migraines.
- Optimise breathing mechanics by improving rib and diaphragm movement.
- Relieves thoracic outlet tension to improve blood flow to the head, neck and brain.
- Supports full body balance treating strain patterns from the whole body that affect the head and neck.
These techniques help by improving circulation, restoring balance to the nervous system and reducing tension in the musculoskeletal system to reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines.