At Ayusha, I have seen some excellent results with Marma Therapy for migraines and other types of headaches.

It’s good to see that modern research is also confirming the same.

Studies are proving that Physical therapy techniques like massage can help lessen your pain during a migraine attack. These techniques are especially helpful if you use them during the beginning of a migraine.

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Danielle Wilhour at University of Colorado confirms that potential of physical treatments to relieve pain and suffering is notable. In her words: “These alternative therapies help treat the person as a whole. In just my practice, many success stories come to mind: the college student who once had chronic migraine but now has rare occurrences after a regimen of vitamins; the pregnant woman who avoided medication through physical therapy”.

Migraine disorder affects your central nervous system, which includes your brain and spinal cord. It also affects your peripheral nerves and your blood vessels. This all causes the neurological symptoms and pain common to migraine. Experts refer to conditions like this as centrally mediated pain disorders.

Migraine drugs go to your central nervous system to treat pain. But, unlike these medications, physical therapy focuses on treating the muscles and joints outside your brain and spinal cord.