We all know how good exercise is for the body. Anyone who has a workout schedule can testify that exercise is a great tool to taking better care of the body. For migraine sufferers, exercise is very important. However, because people with migraine have a “heightened neurological system”, they tend to get migraines when anything is out of the ordinary. If they get up too early, or go to bed too late or other situations where they are doing something that they normally don’t do, they will have a migraine headache. That is why is it important that people who tend to get migraines have a routine that includes a good diet, good sleep, and a good exercise program.
Once their exercising, migraine sufferers will see a big difference in frequency and severity of migraines because of all the endorphins that are released during the exercise period. Endorphins are the body’s natural pain killers. Also, exercise is one of the best ways to feel better all over. Any type of exercise will do – from aerobics to swimming, to yoga – you name it. The only one that should be limited is strenuous workouts involving weightlifting. This type can cause muscle spasms in the upper body which can bring on a migraine.
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Migraine sufferers can have different types of migraine headache. Some are caused by muscle spasms, others are vascular in nature. There are two types of exertional headaches, one is benign, the other more serious. It is important to know which type of migraine you have before starting an exercise program. Consult your doctor and together you can come up with a program designed just for you.
Certain medical conditions can cause severe headache when exercising. If an individual has a sudden headache brought about by exertion, they need to have an MRI to rule out such conditions as a tumor in the back of the brain or a ruptured aneurism. Here are symptoms that would require a doctor’s attention:
• A sudden, explosive onset of pain with exertion
• A headache that gets progressively worse
• Headaches that begin after the age of 50
• Headaches that are accompanied by numbness or tingling in the arms or legs, weakness on one side of the body, or visual disturbances
Exercise is important but migraine sufferers need to use common sense and start a program gradually. Ten minutes to begin is a good start. As time goes by, increase the amount slowly and don’t overdo. By having a good diet, good sleep, and a good workout schedule, you can feel better, look better, and enjoy life with a relief from migraine headaches.
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