Did you know that a tension migraine is much more likely to occur during the middle of the day than any other time? Whatever causes you stress has a likelihood of happening during the middle of the day when you are active and maybe away from the comforts of your own home. Regardless of the trigger, the mechanics of all tension migraines have some things in common: stress.
How does your body react to stress? Does your neck get tense? If so, this is where your tension migraines begin. When your neck and shoulder muscles get tense and clench up the flow of blood and oxygen to your brain is restricted. It stands to reason that controlling your breathing and relaxing your neck and back can provide some tension migraine relief.
The next time you feel a tension migraine coming on do this: lean your head back and breathe. This "head back" position loosens your neck and upper shoulder muscles. If those muscles aren’t tense you will stay more relaxed and not impair the blood flow to your brain.
Imagine what someone who looks tense and stressed out does with their body. They clench their fists, put their head down (neck and shoulders contracted), tighten their chest, and probably have a scowl or tightness to their expression.
Now imagine what someone relaxed and enjoying themselves looks like. If they are laughing they may throw their head back. They will appear more loose all over. Perhaps they are smiling. They will definitely breathe much easier than the tense person.
My point is that by being aware of your body and controlling its reactions when you feel the beginning of a tension headache you may be able to stop it or at least weaken it by changing how you are holding yourself. If you have a hard time relaxing on purpose you can pull the tension out of your body by stretching your neck, back, and shoulders. The more loose you are, obviously the less tense you are, so anything you can to do let it all slip away will go a long wy towards preventing a tension migraine.
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