Abstract

Migraine is a prevalent headache disorder that significantly impacts quality of life for sufferers, yet there continues to be no clear treatment to reduce the burden for many. Exercise is one proposed intervention that has been shown to reduce the frequency and symptoms of migraine. Both aerobic exercise and specific muscle-focused exercises have been evaluated in improving the quality of life for migraine sufferers with supporting evidence for efficacy. While more research is needed, exercise can be a beneficial method for patients wanting to avoid pharmaceutical intervention and reduce their migraine symptoms in a more holistic manner.

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Evaluation of Aerobic Exercise and Neck-Targeted Exercise in Reducing Migraine Frequency and Symptoms

Migraine is a prevalent headache disorder that significantly impacts quality of life for sufferers, yet there continues to be no clear treatment to reduce the burden for many. Exercise is one proposed intervention that has been shown to reduce the frequency and symptoms of migraine. Both aerobic exercise and specific muscle-focused exercises have been evaluated in improving the quality of life for migraine sufferers with supporting evidence for efficacy. While more research is needed, exercise can be a beneficial method for patients wanting to avoid pharmaceutical intervention and reduce their migraine symptoms in a more holistic manner.

 

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