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Neck Massage

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In our live, online study of 876 people with Migraine, 67% of 371 respondents have tried "Neck Massage":

Tried "Neck Massage" for Migraine?

What effect did "Neck Massage" have on your Migraine?

much worse
(8)
slightly worse
(15)
no effect / uncertain
(88)
moderate improvement
(103)
major improvement
(10)

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4 comments on Neck Massage:

I think it helps more with overall health/relaxation rather than migraine specifically. have had a migraine start after a massage therapist worked too much on my neck
Posted by: michelle73 October 26, 2009 1:47 pm
The relief is only temporary when the massage ends, back to the pain.
Posted by: mrsbrimtown September 8, 2009 1:57 pm
Depends on the therapist. Sometimes massage helps, sometimes I end up with one. I usually would not go get a massage with a migraine - especially not a full blown one. I do it more for maintenance.
Posted by: MM April 28, 2009 9:46 am
1 out of 5 massages seems to have helped moderately (usually back massage as well). BUT 4 out of 5 times it only feels great while happening and as soon as the massage is over, pain all comes back the same.
Posted by: farenflora December 30, 2008 1:04 pm

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