Headache Headache is medically known as the condition of the presence of pain in the head, sometimes in the back of the neck from the back of the neck or the top. Headache view that looks like a trivial problem, but this condition can be a very annoying.

There are many ways to cope with the attacks of headache, one of them to take painkillers. But there are some alternative ways you can use to make the headache:

1. Biofeedback This is a method of using electronic sensors to monitor body functions, such as problems with muscle tension, skin temperature, heart rate and blood pressure. Description of the patient’s condition usually looks through voice or image on your computer. Studies show that biofeedback is effective for migraine and tension in the head. A recent analysis published in the journal Headache showed behavioral therapy, such as biofeedback, more cost effective than prescription drugs.

2. In the method of Acupuncture Acupuncture, a thin needle is inserted under the skin layer to realign the energy flow or qi in the body. An analysis by experts known as the Cochrane review found that acupuncture can help prevent migraine headaches with fewer side effects. Evidence also suggests that acupuncture may help people with chronic headaches

3. Massage
For temporary relief of headache, you can try to rub her temples atauleher, back, head or shoulders. ”You’ll feel better temporarily, but then you have to do it again,” said Salwa H. Hanna, MD, owner and medical director of the Headache Clinic of Denver. In a small study, patients with migraine who mendapatkansesi massage for six weeks, the frequency of migraine tends to decrease and improve sleep quality.

4. Stretching Stretching to reduce muscle tension that contributes to pain. Try these three movements: the movement of the neck (chin forward, up and left and right) shoulder movement (movement of the shoulders up, rotate the shoulders to the front and rear), and neck isometric (hand tight on each side of the head). Stretch twice a day for 20 minutes per session. Hold the stretch for five seconds, relax for five seconds and repeat each stretch three to five times.

5. The regular aerobic exercise aerobic exercise, like brisk walking, bicycling or swimming, can reduce the intensity and frequency of migraines, according to the National Pain Foundation. A small study published in the journal Headache of migraine patients who exercise regularly for 12 weeks with cycling in the showroom, there is a better quality of life and reduce the incidence of migraine and pain intensity.

6. Meditation Technique various meditation can be used to attract attention and calms the mind from distractions such as chronic pain. At present, there are few data on the effects of meditation on migraines. Researchers at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, who participated in clinical trials seek to determine whether Vipassana – an ancient Indian meditation technique that focuses on the mind – can reduce the frequency and severity of migraine and improve the quality of life in general. A little research on migraine find that spiritual meditation reduces the frequency of headache and pain tolerance better than secular meditation and muscle relaxation.

7. Yoga A little research into headache of two groups of patients with migraine were randomly assigned to yoga therapy for three months. The result, compared with the control group, fewer yoga participants experienced headache attacks.

Deep breath, relax listening to music or using mental imagery, can help people relax and perhaps avoid a headache. This finding needs further investigation.

However, a study of 90 patients with headache found that relaxation training can improve sleep quality better than acupuncture.

9. Hot and Cold Therapy
Anyone can use this therapy. In fact, there is no risk to pregnant women with headache. To relieve the tension in the neck, which can give the feeling of heat in the back of the neck. For headache, you can also put ice in the temple area.

According to the explanation of Edmund Messina, MD, a physician who practiced in the Headache Clinic of Michigan, the arteries that supply blood to the dura mater (brain membrane) is behind a thin layer of bone in the temple area. ”Dura becomes inflamed when you have migraine. Lowering the temperature of the blood vessels that traverse the area is believed to relieve pain that arises,” he said.

10. Avoid nitrates and nitrites Experts recommends avoiding substances that can stimulate the headache, including nitrite and nitrate in processed meats and monosodium glutamate (MSG) used in food as a flavor enhancer. Some heart medicines also contain nitrates.

Meanwhile, caffeine, alcohol, phenylethylamine (found in chocolate and cheese), tyramine (found in nuts and fermented meats, cheeses and soy), and aspartame (artificial sweetener in many foods ) is a partial trigger headaches.

11. Botox Botox injections have been approved by the FDA for the treatment of adults with chronic migraine. Two large studies funded by Allergan (makers of Botox), showed decreased frequency of headaches. But the group that received placebo injections also showed an improvement. However, some still question the effectiveness of therapy. ”Botox produces euphoria in those who are addicted to it, but I pernahmelihat how it works,” says Dr. Messina.

12. Transcranial magnetic stimulation
A recent study found, when patients diberik transcranial magnetic stimulation in the brain, which helps improve headaches in solving problems than those treated with placebo. This is a noninvasive therapy that lasts one or two hours and is performed in a specialized clinic.

The therapy is performed by placing an electromagnetic coil to close the head to send a signal or wave. However, transcranial magnetic stimulation is still considered an experimental therapy to treat migraines. 13. Electrodes implanted

Problem of recurrent headaches in the future can be resolved with the use of electrodes implanted in the neck or brain to relieve pain.

One type of therapy called occipital nerve stimulation, emerged as a promising treatment in the treatment of cluster headache and migraine, although this treatment has not yet been studied through large-scale studies. In this treatment, electrodes implanted in the skull base near the occipital nerve.