Migraine

A migraine is not just a bad headache. It is classified and defined as a genetic neurologic disease that impacts each person differently. Migraines are prevalent, and there is a good chance that you or someone you know suffers from migraines. Migraines have been shown to affect 1 in 5 women, 1 in 16 men, and 1 in 11 children. The causes of migraines can vary depending on the individual it impacts. Some more common causes are genetics, hormonal changes, taking certain medications, drinking alcohol, too much caffeine, stress, sensory overload (bright lights, loud noises), and sleep changes (too much or not enough). Whatever the cause or trigger of an individual's migraines, finding relief or a viable treatment or management to help eliminate or reduce one's migraines is essential.

Due to migraines being so vast that they can affect everyone differently, treating them is difficult. Few individuals respond well to the most common treatment of migraines which is the use of medications. As much as 84% of those who take medications to treat migraines report they are unsatisfied with the treatment and that medication treatment only gives temporary relief. Furthermore, this can create a reliance on certain medications, causing a dependency that increases some migraines' frequency. Many will try any kind of treatment to find relief. Still, unsuccessful treatment can leave those suffering from migraines feeling hopeless, exhausted, and discouraged that any therapy will work for them.

Now how can Neurofeedback help those who have not found traditional treatments effective for them?

Neurofeedback treatment can create new pathways in the brain and teaches the brain to be better able to respond to specific triggers that may be the catalyst for your migraines. Increasing your brain's functionality can reduce particular symptoms and neurological imbalances, significantly reducing migraines and relieving the migraine sufferer. In short, Neurofeedback addresses the cause(s)/triggers of the migraine before it is one. This way, one can feel confident and hopeful that Neurofeedback is treating the source of the problem, increasing the likelihood of long-term treatment and relief for those suffering from migraines.