A severe headache often causes additional symptoms, such as light sensitivity and nausea. Medicines do not always stop attacks completely. The Healthline portal (16+) talks about what you can do at home to relieve pain.
Massage and acupressure
Massaging your head with your fingertips during a migraine attack can be soothing. This method improves blood circulation and can help relieve tension. Other massage points can also help relieve migraine pain. A small study found that massaging the point between the thumb and index finger could relieve pain in 6 out of 7 study participants. The point should be massaged on the arm that corresponds to the side of the head where the pain is felt.
Massage and acupressure are not for everyone. If you are sensitive to touch, these at-home methods may cause additional discomfort.
Day rest
Headache symptoms may make you want to close your eyes and rest in silence. During an attack, taking a nap can be a relief because sleep restores health. Napping also relieves overwhelm and turns off external stimuli that can cause stress.
How to prevent a headache attack
It is possible to prevent migraine attacks through lifestyle changes:
- Changing your sleep pattern
- Balanced diet
- Regular exercise
- No stress
What not to do during an attack
Although exercise is considered part of migraine prevention, exercise is not recommended during an attack. Intense exercise can increase physical stress and fatigue, promote dehydration, and increase blood pressure throughout the body, particularly in the head. However, some people may find that gentle movement, such as yoga, stretching, or walking, helps relieve migraine pain.
Attention! The article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. See your doctor.
