Stress headaches usually manifest themselves as stress induced migraines and are one of the most common forms of migraine as well as one of the most dangerous. Modern day life is stressful, it is a fact, but while it is impossible to avoid stress it is not impossible to handle it and the ability to handle it will reduce the incidence of stress induced migraines.
Regular migraines from stress can lead to other health complications and have a terribly draining effect on your body. That is why it is crucial to learn how to deal with them effectively. We all know that life can be stressful enough without adding the fear of a crippling migraine into the mix.
Migraine sufferers are usually more emotional than others and this is reflected in their ability to deal with stressful situations. When stressful situations arise chemicals are released into the brain to help the body deal with it and when this happens it causes blood vessels in the head to dilate and then expand and contract, thus leading to pulsating stress migraines.
Having the ability to control emotions during a stressful situation is therefore crucial reducing the chances of a migraine attack. There are a few simple stress relief techniques and treatments which can help reduce the pain of a stress induced migraine.
A chiropractic adjustment is a great way to relieve stress as stress is physically manifested in muscle tension and with a reduction in that tension comes a reduction in stress induced migraines. If it is possible a hot bath is a very effective way to relax the body and reduce stress. During a migraine attack it can be equally useful as it reduces stress levels which are often the cause of the migraine attack. At the same time as the hot bath relaxes the tension in the body's muscles, place a cold flannel over your head and wrap one around your neck to reduce the pain of the migraine headache.
Niacin, also known as Vitamin B-3, has been shown to be useful in preventing the symptoms of migraines. It is a natural relaxant which can be used as a sleep aid, to treat depression and reduce stress and anxiety.
Other basic stress relief techniques such as taking deep, measured breaths and counting to ten before facing a stressful situation can be invaluable in calming yourself and reducing the stress your body and mind is placed under. This will in turn mean that you are more relaxed and so less likely to trigger a migraine attack.
There are of course a great many stress relief techniques, many more of which can be found here and each one can help to reduce the incidence of stress induced migraines.
Helen Stone is an author, artist, interior designer and homeopathic practitioner with a keen in interest in theatre and skiing.
Having suffered from headaches and migraines for much of her adult life she decided to spend the last few years travelling worldwide in order to research migraines, what causes migraines and how best to relieve the pain through natural treatments.
She believes in living life to the full and experiencing and understanding the world as best she can, learning more with each day.
For more migraine tips, treatments and remedies go to http://www.the-migraine-cure.com/
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