Migraines
Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA
Migraines make every little sound, sight, and movement complete misery. When you’re feeling rough from a migraine, getting up and enthusiastically exercising and eating healthy food is practically impossible.
This being the case, we at Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga want to share some ways you may be able to support your comfort and overall well-being if you tend to get migraines. So, let’s go over a bit about what causes migraines before we tell you a little about what can be done for them.
Migraines
- Causes Of Migraines
You probably already know drinking alcohol will lead to a nasty migraine, as will having too much caffeine, lengthy exposure to overly strong smells or sounds, and, in short, anything that could be called excessive.
When an abrupt weather change leads to an equally sudden change in the air pressure, people tend to get migraines from it. People also get migraines from stress, missing sleep, and skipping meals, and women have it even rougher due to being overall prone to migraines from any imbalances or changes in hormones.
As a final note, migraines are also caused by serious things, such as brain tumors and other medical conditions. Therefore, it’s incredibly important to have your doctor look and see what’s going on if you’re having migraines often or severe ones.
- Can Working Out Cause Migraines?
Though not very common, exercise is capable of bringing on a migraine.
However, it’s important to note this tends to happen as more of a side effect of overheating yourself by working out while you’re too hot, getting way too dehydrated while exercising, or doing a lot of repetitive motions requiring your head and neck to move, causing strain.
In short, don’t torture yourself with exercise or do too many repetitions of a new routine and you shouldn’t be getting migraines from working out.
- Things You Can Do For Migraines
Despite what you know you might think, you’re not powerless when you have a migraine! Here are a few everyday habits that may help you feel your best and that many people try:
- Destress
- Stay Hydrated
- Watch Your Diet
- Get Plenty Of Sleep
- Take Care Of Your Health
Also, if you get migraines regularly, you should keep a diary with everything you eat, do, etc., to see if there are any specific things you can avoid that might be contributing to your migraines.
As for what you can do if you already have a migraine, ask your doctor or healthcare provider about pain relief options, try to avoid tensing up, place a cool cloth over your eyes, and go to a dark room if you can.
- Ways Recovery Lab May Support Your Wellness
While not every service we offer is the right fit for everyone, Recovery Lab still has many options that may support your overall wellness.
Our cryotherapy and red light therapy, for example, may support circulation and overall wellness, and can be part of a routine that helps you feel your best. Though our percussion therapy and rock blading aren't focused on your head, they may help you relax and may support looser, less tense muscles, which can be part of a well-rounded wellness routine.
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