Menstrual Migraine Treatment
The team at the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic provides effective treatment for menstrual migraines to help you find relief from recurring pain.
What is a Menstrual Migraine?
Menstrual migraines (also called period migraines and period headaches) are a type of migraine caused by how your neural system reacts to changes in hormone levels. Menstrual migraines present as a throbbing pain in one side of the head, and you may experience nausea and sensitivity to light.
The pain and symptoms of menstrual migraines can be debilitating. They are typically more severe than other types of headaches, and they can be difficult to treat.
If your migraine is regular as clockwork based on your cycle, you are probably getting menstrual migraines. They can be mid cycle, a few days before, a few days after or all of the above.
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How Our Menstrual Migraine Treatment Works
Recent research shows that physiotherapy is an effective treatment for menstrual migraines and headaches.
Menstrual migraines are thought to be caused by an over sensitive brainstem. As your oestrogen levels change throughout your cycle, the brainstem interprets this as a problem with your body, resulting in migraine symptoms.
The physiotherapists at the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic are trained in the Watson Headache® Approach. The Watson Headache® Approach is effective in reducing pain and symptoms and treating the underlying cause of menstrual migraines.
Our treatments include specific techniques that retrain the way your central nervous system responds to fluctuations in hormones. By addressing issues in the neck muscles, joints and ligaments, we can desensitise the brainstem and help you find relief.
Common Symptoms of Menstrual Migraines
- Headaches
- Mild to severe head pain
- Tenderness or soreness in the scalp
- Sensitivity to light
- Sensitivity to sound
- Sensitivity to smells
- Nausea and vomiting
- Fatigue
- Blurred vision
- Balance issues
How Many Treatments Will I Need?
Most of our patients experience a significant improvement after the first treatment. You can expect additional improvement over the next 4 to 5 treatments.
Physiotherapy is very effective in treating the underlying cause of menstrual migraines. Our treatment programs offer short-term pain relief, as well as reducing the frequency and severity of symptoms.
Your treatment program is unique to your symptoms and history. If we don’t see a marked improvement after the first few treatments, we’ll reassess our intervention and make sure it’s right for you.
We’ll need to perform an examination before we can provide an accurate estimate of how many treatments you’ll need.
What To Expect From Our Assessment
Comprehensive Examination
We begin by discussing your symptoms and history to see how your migraines occur and how they affect your life.
Hands-On Assessment
Our physiotherapists will perform a hands-on assessment to identify the source of pain and develop a treatment plan.
Symptom Relief
Your treatment plan will provide relief from pain, fatigue and other symptoms to help you get back to normal activities.
Patient Education
We can answer any questions and provide exercises you can do to reduce the frequency and severity of menstrual migraines.
Reach Out To Us!
Get in touch with us today for more information on our services or to make an appointment with our friendly team.
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Use our online portal to book an appointment at the Headache, Neck and Jaw Clinic, and let our team provide relief from the pain of menstrual migraines.
