Migraine Tree
A Roadmap to a Jungle Of Information
Want to learn more about migraine, but unsure where to start? The Migraine Tree is your answer to online information overload! The tree breaks down everything you need to know about migraine into clear and understandable categories, using a tree to illustrate.
The Migraine Tree is a vetted and reliable resource, with each article produced through a collaboration with dozens of healthcare professionals and researchers. It is also designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate. Click through the diagram, or use the section guide below to begin your journey!
BACKGROUND MIGRAINE
CATEGORIES MEDICAL
BACKGROUND HORMONES OTHER HEADACHES CORE SKILLS
MIGRAINE BASICS
DIARY TIPS SELF-CARE
LIFESTYLE PROCEDURES
INJECTIONS SOCIAL
LIFE DEVICES
NEUROMODULATION ACUTE
TREATMENTS PREVENTIVE
TREATMENTS
Understanding the Migraine Tree
Leaves: In-depth information on individual treatment options
The leaves on the branches contain individual topics. In these posts and resources, we delve into both why a treatment might work for migraine (and the evidence that exists to back that up) and the how (concrete tips to try it in real life).
Branches: Categories of treatments
We placed the treatments into groups so you can explore each one easily. We did not separate “alternative medicine” from “traditional medicine” as we believe that every treatment option should be evaluated according to the same principles.
- Behavioral: adapting a migraine-friendly lifestyle
- Life with migraine: dealing with migraine in different situations
- Acute treatments: breaking the individual attacks
- Preventive medications: lowering the frequency of attacks
- Needles and devices: usually preventive, approaches that use injections, devices and neuromodulation.
Trunk: The core knowledge and basic skills any person with migraine needs
The trunk is the MUST READ part for every person with migraine. It has the basic facts on migraine and tips on how to try treatments. We call those “CORE skills.”
- The cause of migraine and the Ping Pong theory
- Migraine in the world
- How to use a diary
- How to evaluate treatment options
- How to try medications and behavioural approaches
Roots: Your personal background will impact your options
The roots represent migraine patterns, because every person with migraine is somewhat unique. Every care plan starts with a review of your personal story (that is what your healthcare provider usually does during the first visit).
- Migraine types
- Medical factors
- Psychological factors
- Women and children topics
- Other types of headaches
We hope that the Migraine Tree will help you find what you need and maybe discover things you were not aware of.
The Tree symbolizes growth and change. There are all kinds of trees. As you walk on your own path, you will learn and gain skills. The Tree also represents a network, a community, and we encourage you to join ours.
May you find what you need to get better!
