Migraines are a very unpleasant condition to suffer from. If you are one of the unfortunate people who has experienced a migraine then I fully understand because I get them myself from time to time.
But in my experience as a therapist I have seen some people get migraines so badly that the only thing they can do is go to sleep. For some people their life goes on hold from some of the activities that they love because they are too worried if they go out their head may start pumping.
It’s a really horrible condition and I have had people come in that have been suffering with migraine headaches for years. They have been searching for a solution but just don’t know what to do.
At the ESM centre we have treated many people who suffer from migraine headaches. Although there are some cases where the migraines are hormonal or related to a deeper concern, in most cases we have found that migraines can be treated very effectively with specially applied massage techniques.
Here is a recent examples:
Alana, 17 years had been suffering from debilitating headaches & migraines for 2 years after having a head impact injury. The doctors couldn’t provide a solution, nurofen had become her best friend, and a visit to the specialist was scheduled for 6 weeks time. Luckily her mother had been in to see us before and decided to bring her in for some treatment on her muscles. I couldn’t believe the state her muscles were in, so tight – it was no wonder she was having migraine headaches. Not one person had touched her muscles previous to this to see if that could be the cause – that’s right, not even the doctor!
After just one remedial massage treatment – she did not suffer a migraine headache for 5 whole days straight. And within just a few treatments her migraines had gone. Can you believe it! GONE! After suffering from these debilitating migraines for 2 years, Alana could finally get back to enjoying a life that most 17 year old teenagers should be able to enjoy!
This is a common story that we see in practice all the time. And in most cases specially applied massage 
therapy techniques will eliminate the problem within a short series of treatments.
Many people who have migraine symptoms have previously suffered an injury such as whiplash or an impact of some kind. The symptoms slowly build up over a year or two until the point where the person suffers pain. Many times people don’t relate their migraines back to these events because it takes them so long to arise.
The point I’m trying to make is that massage can significantly reduce the symptoms of migraine, if not eliminate them altogether. You don’t have to suffer. The headaches are a sign trying to tell you that something is wrong. So do something about it.
Visit your massage therapist and get some specific treatment on your muscles to relieve the pressure that could be causing your headaches. You may just be surprised how quickly you can feel better.
If you know anyone else that suffers from migraines, make sure you tell them that they can get help through massage.
Have a great day.
Jedha 
