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Opioids and Migraine: AVOID!

Opioids and Migraine: AVOID!

Understanding opioids and their impact is essential, especially in managing chronic pain and migraine. Opioids are powerful painkillers that act on natural morphine receptors in the brain. While they are highly effective for acute pain, their long-term use carries...
Medication Overuse Headache: What Is It and Why Is It Happening?

Medication Overuse Headache: What Is It and Why Is It Happening?

For those grappling with frequent migraine attacks, relying on acute medications seems like a logical solution. However, this can lead to a lesser-known complication called medication overuse headache (MOH). MOH occurs when the medications used to alleviate headaches...
Vestibular Physiotherapy: What Is It and What Should I Expect?

Vestibular Physiotherapy: What Is It and What Should I Expect?

Relief from vestibular migraine through physiotherapy is a journey that begins with understanding its specialized approach. Vestibular physiotherapy, an exercise-based therapy, targets persistent vestibular symptoms, such as vertigo and imbalance, following migraine...
Why Is It So Difficult to Stick to Migraine Self-Care Routines?

Why Is It So Difficult to Stick to Migraine Self-Care Routines?

Understanding and adhering to self-care routines for managing migraine can be challenging despite their proven effectiveness. While many prioritize avoiding medications, behavioural strategies offer viable alternatives for effective migraine management. Explore a...
Physiotherapy Exercises for Migraine

Physiotherapy Exercises for Migraine

Physiotherapy exercises offer promising relief for various types of headaches, including cervicogenic headaches, tension headaches, and migraine, which can be linked to joint or muscle dysfunctions. If your migraine is influenced by neck and shoulder movements,...