There are non-drug treatments for migraines that are effective for some patients. People try treatments that aren’t drugs for several reasons: a. they just don’t like to take medications, b. side effects of medications, c. other treatments have not worked, and d. comorbidities that prevent them from taking migraine meds.
Here are some of the most common non-drug treatments for migraines
Acupuncture
Biofeedback
Massage
Relaxation Techniques
Exercise
Spinal Manipulation
Talk Therapy
Diet changes
Pressure
Sleep
By: Tanesha Reynolds, DNP, FNP