The Relationship between Exercise and Migraines: A Comprehensive Review
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Faculty Mentor
Joni Boyd, Ph.D.
Abstract
Migraines affect millions of people worldwide. Decades of research have gone into studying migraines, but very little has been found on their causes and treatments. This is because the brain is so complex. Neurologists tend to give prescription after prescription to migraine patients, but patients want something more than a pill; they want a more holistic approach to treat their migraines. This comprehensive review of the literature examines the reported benefits of yoga and cardiovascular exercises, as compared to conventional care, with regard to migraine symptoms, intensities, and frequencies. The purpose of this literature review is to find a correlation between exercise and the potential improvement of patients’ migraines.
Start Date
20-4-2018 3:15 PM
The Relationship between Exercise and Migraines: A Comprehensive Review
West 214
Migraines affect millions of people worldwide. Decades of research have gone into studying migraines, but very little has been found on their causes and treatments. This is because the brain is so complex. Neurologists tend to give prescription after prescription to migraine patients, but patients want something more than a pill; they want a more holistic approach to treat their migraines. This comprehensive review of the literature examines the reported benefits of yoga and cardiovascular exercises, as compared to conventional care, with regard to migraine symptoms, intensities, and frequencies. The purpose of this literature review is to find a correlation between exercise and the potential improvement of patients’ migraines.
