Stretching is an excellent way to reduce the tension in your body (which in turn reduces a major trigger AND improves your resilience to other triggers that might come your way). It is important that you always start slow and be mindful of your limitations; even ‘basic’ stretches can overextend tired muscles. Be sure to keep your health care professionals in the loop and see if they have any recommendations to help you.
There are lots of videos out there that walk you through some slow stretches designed to help relieve neck and shoulder pain, sometimes targeting migraine sufferers.
My recommendation is to start with the short ones first – and always stop if it doesn’t feel right.
Here are some of the links that have helped me:
(6 mins) Neck Pain Relief Exercises in 5 min (youtube.com)
(7 mins) 5 Mins Neck & Shoulders Tension Relief (youtube.com)
(15 mins) Self Massage for Neck and Shoulders (youtube.com)
This is a nice, gentle, way to try to feel better on your migraine days.
If you’re reading this, know that I’m sending lots of love, support and understanding your way!
Take care, carefully, Linda x
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PS – Disclaimer: I am not a doctor or physiotherapist, so please be sure to gain detailed, personal, advice from your own healthcare professionals before proceeding with these videos.
The Mindful Migraine 
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