Alternative Treatments
Below are our 14 articles in the 'alternative treatments' category:
Acupuncture may be helpful alone or in conjunction with drug-based treatment plans for migraine sufferers. Evidence is mixed on the effectiveness and treatment should be provided by a professional ...
For headache and migraine sufferers seeking out non-drug methods of relief is often an important part of pain management. Reducing or avoiding prescription and over-the-counter drugs can help to ...
You may already be familiar with Botox as a therapy used by plastic surgeons to treat wrinkles and other aesthetic concerns. Touted as a miracle treatment for maintaining youth it was not ...
Many people aren't aware that headaches are actually a commonly treated complaint in a chiropractic doctor's office. The causes vary a great deal but can include inflammation of the muscles or ...
Chiropractors aim to provide treatment for conditions related to joints bones and muscles. They perform 'adjustments,' usually manually, to help correct various physical problems. By treating these ...
Homeopathy is an alternative treatment that may be helpful for headache and migraine sufferers. Treatments such as silicea and ignatia are examples of those suggested. A qualified practitioner ...
Medication certainly has its benefits in headache management for kids but for some, various therapies and techniques can complement or in some cases, even replace medication. The risks and side ...
A herb is a plant that may be used for medicinal therapies. Herbs have been around for thousands of years and there are various herbs that have been suggested to treat headaches and migraines. ...
Some people who suffer from headaches look to alternative pathways to either replace or complement medications and other treatments.
Physiotherapy is one such alternative that may help ...
Hypnosis is meant to help headaches by guiding a person into a relaxed state. It can be performed alone or through a hypnotherapist and may be an excellent complement to a medication-based treatment ...
Small doses of caffeine in medication or food and drink may help your headache pain, but larger doses can cause withdrawal headaches and other unpleasant symptoms. If in doubt, speak to your doctor ...
Some people find massage helpful in preventing and treating migraine headaches. There are several types of massage therapy that may decrease stress and increase serotonin. A professional therapist ...
Meditation is an ancient healing form that promotes relaxation as well as stress and pain management. It may help your headaches and you can try various forms, with the aim being to spend time on ...
When a painful headache strikes, the last thing many people feel like doing is exercise or any activity that requires movement. Even a slight turn of the head can trigger crushing pain. Migraines ...
