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In our live, online study of 1225 people with Migraine, 36% of 359 respondents have tried "Yoga":

Tried "Yoga" for Migraine?

What effect did "Yoga" have on your Migraine?

much worse
(6)
slightly worse
(17)
no effect / uncertain
(54)
moderate improvement
(38)
major improvement
(4)

See how "Yoga" compares with other Migraine treatments.

2 comments on Yoga:

it made me so dizzy I literally fell over. just bending or sometimes even slightly turning my head will make me just spin out of control. I was in a class with frail, unhealthy people at the time, which was pretty sad, (I was 39 then) and thought it would be perfect for me. but I sucked. exercising makes it much more exagerated for me
Posted by: Anonymous June 1, 2009 5:20 pm
Yoga has been such a huge aid in coping with migraine I am taking a certification course. Be careful of shoulder stands back bends..poses such as bridge or wheel. Anything the bends the neck back has not been good for me. I am currently studying why it is effectice. At anyrate I have less anxiety about my migraine and a reduction of severity and at time frequency. The key is however to LISTEN TO YOUR OWN BODY. If soemthing doesn't feel good in a class get out of the pose and do soemthing else. I for example, can do a perfectly aligned supported shoulder stand , but for now it makes me feel worse. It's my body. It's a mystery is it the breathing/ The chiropractict side..the flushing out of toxins? is it the time for my self..the meditative quality? I don't know but I practice regularly 3 or more time aweek for 1 hour or more and didn't see improvement until 3 months in. Yoga is not a quick fix and I understand not for evryone one but if you arer unning outof options try it. Maybe it won't help your headaches but you will get healthier!
Posted by: kquigs May 7, 2009 12:16 pm

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Yoga also matches treatments for:

ADHD
Top treatments: Physical exercise, Limiting external stimuli, Adderall, Talk therapy

Adrenal Fatigue
Top treatments: Strict sleep schedule, Avoid stimulants (like caffeine), acupuncture, Regular exercise

Aging
Top treatments: Fish oil, Taking many vitamins and supplements, Exercise, Adequate sleep

Anxiety
Top treatments: Relaxation, Breathing, Breathe in and out deeply and slowly, Exercise

Arthritic Hips
Top treatments: Weight loss, Anti-inflammatory drugs

Back pain
Top treatments: Stretching, Exercise, Ibuprofen, Massage

Binge Eating
Top treatments: Meditation, Exercise, Behavior modification

Bipolar Disorder
Top treatments: Psychotherapy, Lamictal, lithium, Seroquel

cardiovascular disease
Top treatments: Healthy Diet, Exercise, Low saturated fat

Chronic Daily Headache
Top treatments: Pain Medication, Excedrin Migraine, sleep, Exercise

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Top treatments: Diet changes, Ibuprofen, Mild/ moderate exercise

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Top treatments: Albuterol, Bronchodilators, Quitting smoking, Corticosteroids

Constipation
Top treatments: Salads and raw veggies, Hot/warm Bath, Psyllium (natural fiber), Increase natural fiber intake

Depression
Top treatments: exercise, Adequate sleep, Talk therapy, SSRI's

Diabetes - Type 2
Top treatments: Blood glucose monitoring, metformin, Diet management, Exercise

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Hypermobility
Top treatments: Physical Therapy, Massage, Heat, Ice

Eye Floaters
Top treatments: Massage, Magnesium-rich diet, Yoga, Distraction

Knee Pain
Top treatments: light excercise, Ibuprofen, Advil, Tylenol

Lower Back Pain
Top treatments: Heat/Ice, Rest, Physical Therapy, Yoga / Stretching

Lymphoma
Top treatments: Vitamin C, Yoga, Chemotherapy, Acupuncture

Mitral Valve Prolapse
Top treatments: drinking lots of water to rehydrate, Avoiding caffeine, lying down, Avoiding alcohol

Neck Pain
Top treatments: Rest, Gentle stretching, Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen

Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Top treatments: Psychotherapy, Effexor, Cognitive behavior therapy, Zoloft

Occipital Neuritis
Top treatments: Rest, Tylenol, Heat, Massage

Osteoarthritis
Top treatments: Heat packs, Ice Packs, Physical therapy, Alternating between hot and cold packs

Ovarian Cancer
Top treatments: green smoothies, simpson oil, walking and yoga, visualization, hypnotherapy

Postpartum Depression
Top treatments: antidepressant medication, psychotherapy, omega-3s, nutrition

Raynaud's Disease
Top treatments: Keep hands and feet warm in cold weather, Warm water on hands at first sign of cold, Exercise Cardio, Bikram Yoga

Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)
Top treatments: yoga, massage, aleve, Squeeze ball/grip

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Top treatments: Exercise, Heat, Ibuprofen

Sjogren's Syndrome
Top treatments: Plaquenil, Artificial tears, fish oil supplements

Spinal Stenosis
Top treatments: Physical therapy, Rest, Ibuprofen

Spiritual Awakening
Top treatments: meditation, sleep

TMJ Disorder
Top treatments: Ibuprofen, wear a biteguard at night to prevent grinding teeth, Jaw massage, Eat soft food

Vulvar Vestibulitis
Top treatments: Lidocaine gel, Elavil/antidepressants, changing detergents, Cotton underwear

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