Category: Easy
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Face and head massage for migraines
Over time I have discovered that I hold a lot of tension in my face. Without previously being aware of it, I squint, front, pout, scowl, and grimace my way through the day. Each time I do so, I introduce tensions into my face muscles. One of the best things to come…
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Stretching for migraines
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…
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Healing music for migraines
I have found that listening to music has been a great comfort to me throughout my chronic migraine journey. It seems to reduce my blood pressure, calm my nerves, relax my muscles, and keep my mind loosely-focused on something other than pain. After experimenting with a variety of genres including ‘classical’, ‘…
The Mindful Migraine 