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Steps To Crush A Migraine
by Hayley Hattingh
http://www.www.fitnessscope.com
Do you consider tired muscles after a sweaty workout a
reward? For a migraine suffer, tired muscles and pinched
nerves are viewed in a whole different manner than a reward.
To these sufferers, the pain associated with a migraine's
sore muscles and nerves is something they'd like to prevent
entirely. Ironically however, a fitness workout can help
prevent these pulsing pains and even offer relief from the
side effects of a migraine.
Not every migraine requires heavy medicine. Many doctors
believe the cure for stopping migraines is to take
preventative measures rather than going the route of
reactive or "abortive" measures. Granted, exercise is not a
cure-all. Combined with other treatments, exercise offers
the relief that many migraine sufferers need.
The experience of a migraine is a highly painful encounter
with tightened muscles, pounding veins and diminished
coordination. Some of these symptoms are responses to a
stressed body. New research indicates that some migraines
are triggered by a build-up of fat in the diet or an
allergic-like reaction to certain other foods like dairy,
cheese or certain drinks like beer or wine. Additionally,
some migraines are set off by an imbalance of hormones. For
whatever reason a person experiences a migraine, a fitness
regime can offset many of these symptoms and maintain a
healthier system.
Fitness programs should be performed on a regular basis for
the best results. These programs allow your body to release
"good hormones", which many migraine sufferers produce too
much or too little naturally. For instance, woman who
produce too much serotonin find that fitness helps keep away
feeling of depression that in turn trigger a migraine.
Another hormone that triggers migraines is adrenaline.
Exercise relieves excess adrenaline and maintains a
healthier level. Furthermore, low melatonin levels that
affect sleeping patterns are increased when a person
exercises. Amazingly, exercise in the daytime actually
triggers the body to release melatonin at bedtime.
A fitness program works to retrain muscles and teach
sufferers to recognize when to relax certain muscles. For
instance, many people subconsciously tighten neck muscles
when stressed. This action can lead to a migraine. Some
exercise programs like Pilates, aerobics and meditation help
a person learn to strengthen and relax these muscles.
Doctors are recommending migraine patients to work out at
least 30 minutes, 3 to 4 times every week at a moderate
level. Some neurologists are asking migraine patients to
try jogging at least 30 minutes daily to relieve stress that
sets off migraines.
Women tend to suffer the most from migraines. In the U.S.,
20% of the population has migraines with 2/3 being women.
The most frequent time that women experience migraines is
around their menstrual time. Exercise during this time for
women is best avoided since this highly hormonal period can
exasperated migraines. The best time for women to exercise
is between migraines. These fitness plans are proven to
diminish migraine intensity and frequency.
Even a highly fit person can get migraines. However, a
person who regularly exercises is less likely to encounter
frequent migraines and the intensity should be less severe.
Talk with your doctor first about a fitness program that
would best work with your type of migraine. The American
Council for Headache Education
(http://www.achenet.org/articles/39.php) is great resource
to learn more about migraines and fitness.
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