Migraine is a moderate or severe headache, felt as a pulsating pain, most often on one side of the head (unilaterally). Migraine varies from person to person and is often accompanied by a number of other symptoms, such as increased sensitivity to light and sound, sweating, nausea, vomiting and difficulty concentrating.

Migraines have many causes and trigger, in turn, different levels of disability, such as distorted vision or feelings of intense anxiety, accompanied in some people by mild headaches, while in other people it manifests itself with incapacitating headaches, which last for several days. Most people with migraine fall between these two extremes.

Although it is difficult to detect the exact cause of migraines, one of the most common causes is of cervical nature, more precisely problems of the cervical spine and especially problems of the blood vessels in the neck and head. Thus, the heat applied topically, on the neck and shoulders helps to relax the muscles of these areas and improve blood flow. Also, heat can be applied to the head, especially in the forehead area. Gel bags, which can be purchased from pharmacies and which are heated in the microwave or in warm water, can be easily applied to the shoulders, neck or forehead. Always put a thin towel between the heat and the area on which it is applied, so as not to irritate the skin.

Sleep changes, in the sense of a shorter duration or poor quality, can be considered both a triggering factor of migraines and a manifestation of them. People who suffer from migraine have a duration or depth of sleep poorer than that required to stimulate thinking and memory. Thus getting a good night's sleep can do wonders in managing migraine.

A cup of hot tea significantly helps relieve a migraine episode, eliminating the pressure felt in the head. The most recommended is green tea due to the powerful antioxidants it contains. It regulates blood pressure and, although it has caffeine, it does not affect the pulse, but improves blood circulation, which is why it can be considered a perfect substitute for coffee. The presence of toxins in the body can be a cause of migraines and green tea is recognized useful detoxification treatment.

Improving posture can help in the treatment of chronic migraine, especially in the case of migraine caused by cervical problems. Thus, the back will be maintained straight as much as possible, also when walking the body will be in a position as vertical as possible. The computer screen should be at eye level to avoid bending the head forward, which requires a lot of neck muscles. A good position of the neck will reduce pain in the cervical area and implicitly migraines in the long term.

While a deep massage can worsen the symptoms of migraines, a very gentle massage in the head and neck area can greatly relieve a migraine. Also, manual therapy helps improve blood circulation in the neck, in the case of migraines triggered by cervical spine problems, but does not help when migraines are triggered by emotional, hormonal factors or certain foods.

There are two ways of application, acupuncture that can be placed in the tense muscles of the neck and shoulders and even at the level of the head to help numb the painful areas and the traditional Chinese acupuncture that uses meridians and Qi points, helping to release stress and tension. Both forms are effective.