Migraine Awareness Month - How Hand Reflexology Could Help With Head Pain & How to Show Your Support

It's Migraine Awareness Month and if you suffer from migraines, you will already know how difficult it can be to manage them. This month, migraineurs and researchers alike are coming together to advocate for migraine and headache awareness, education, and research. Here are a few ways you can participate and show your support:

• Join a community. Having a support group is essential for migraine sufferers. This month, consider joining a Facebook group, a Reddit community, or another group of migraineurs that you can turn to for sympathy or advice.
• Educate yourself. Now is a great time to learn more about current migraine research and possible treatments. Check out the Migraine Research Foundation or their blog for migraine and headache-related insights.
• Get social. One of the best ways to increase migraine awareness is to share your experience on social media. Don't forget to tag your post or photo with #MHAM2020!

Migraines can be tough, but you are not alone. If you are experiencing severe migraines or need more information on available migraine treatments. The Migraine Relief Center has also seen the effectiveness of massages in some migraine patients. Massage can release endorphins, increase serotonin levels, reduce sleep disturbances, and relieve stress. All of this can result in fewer migraines and symptom relief. The licensed massage therapists at The Migraine Relief Center integrate a variety of massage techniques in treatment plans. One I read about is using hand reflexology ( similar to acupuncture but without the needles) - For a headache at the back of the head put the little finger on the outside edge of the skin crease on your knuckle. For headache and migraine in the temple area press the ring finger on the outside edge of the skin crease on your knuckle. For a headache at the top of the head press the middle finger on the radial side (thumb side) edge of the skin crease of your knuckle.