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22. Treating Migraine Headaches with Exercise

It is necessary to exercise often to lead a healthy life. You must exercise for at

least half an hour a few times a week. Exercising helps improve blood circulation,

relieves tension in the muscles, and the fresh air is good for your health.

The simplest and least demanding exercise is walking. You can walk outdoors in
a park, away from the congestion of the city. If you have a busy schedule, you

can walk on the treadmill or exercise at home on an exercise bike.

You can become a member of a health club and workout a few times a week.
This takes some effort and involves an ongoing financial cost, but the healthy

lifestyle minimizes occurrence of migraine headaches.

If the weather is poor, do mall walks. Many people use the mall as a place to get
their walks in the early morning.

Exercising releases endorphins that minimize the pain and thus reduces

occurrence of the migraines. You can try light aerobic exercises a few times a

week under a trained instructor. The workout must include a warm up, a twenty-
minute exercise session and a cooling down period. Many studies prove a direct
co-relation between regular exercising and a reduction in the number of migraine

attacks.

Mild neck exercises can provide relief as they improve circulation in the neck and

head region. However, go to a licensed chiropractor to get the maximum benefit
from this treatment.

Setting up an exercise schedule just needs a little determination and some
investment. The results are very positive and can reduce your dependence on

drugs. Thus, it is worthwhile to exercise regularly to prevent migraine

headaches.

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