Neural Therapy Helps with Migraine Pain

Migraine is a condition that negatively affects the lives of millions of people worldwide, extending beyond just headaches. In recent years, alternative approaches such as neural therapy have increased the chances of success in migraine treatment by providing a holistic approach. Specialists from the Anesthesia and Pain Department of Memorial Ataşehir Hospital provide insights into the effectiveness of neural therapy in migraine treatment.

Contents

1. Frequency and Attacks of Migraine
2. Aura: The Warning Sign of Migraine
3. Psychological Effects of Migraine
4. Migraine is Three Times More Common in Women
5. Genetic Factors and Increased Risk
6. Neural Therapy Method in Migraine Treatment
7. Personalized Treatment Plan

1. Frequency and Attacks of Migraine

Migraine is usually felt as a throbbing pain concentrated on one side of the head. For some patients, migraine attacks can recur 4-5 times a month. These attacks can last for a few hours or extend up to 72 hours, causing severe pain. During this process, patients may also experience symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and vomiting.

Although the exact cause of migraine is still unknown, it is believed that the expansion of blood vessels in the brain and chemical changes affecting brain nerves play a role. Migraine can affect people of all ages but is most common among young and middle-aged individuals.

2. Aura: The Warning Sign of Migraine

Aura, which signals the onset of a migraine, manifests with certain neurological symptoms before the headache begins. It may start with visual disturbances, vomiting, or tingling in the hands and usually appears within 30 minutes before the headache starts. The type of aura varies depending on the type of migraine; for instance, simple migraines occur without aura and are more common in women.

In the type known as classic migraine, aura appears before the headache and is often followed by severe unilateral headaches. Aura is observed in about 10% of migraine patients.

3. Psychological Effects of Migraine

In addition to its physical effects, migraine can also have negative psychological consequences. As migraine pain intensifies, the mental state of individuals can deteriorate. Migraine sufferers may experience difficulties in concentration, dizziness, sleep disorders, and depression.

As the duration and frequency of pain increase, the patient’s mood is also negatively affected. Physical symptoms such as stiffness in the neck and shoulders or tingling in the hands can further contribute to psychological distress. Studies have shown that a significant proportion of migraine patients eventually develop psychological disorders.

4. Migraine is Three Times More Common in Women

It is known that migraine is three times more common in women than in men. Due to hormonal changes, women may experience migraine attacks before their menstrual period. Hormonal fluctuations can increase the severity of migraines.

The most common symptoms of migraine in women include sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, vomiting, and unilateral headaches. Hormonal imbalances are among the factors that trigger migraines.

5. Genetic Factors and Increased Risk

Migraine also has a genetic component. If one parent has migraine, the likelihood of their child developing the condition is 40%, while if both parents have it, the risk rises to 75%. Genetic factors influence the onset and frequency of migraine, making it essential to consider personal characteristics in treatment.

6. Neural Therapy Method in Migraine Treatment

Neural therapy, which has gained popularity in migraine treatment in recent years, is a needle treatment performed using short-acting local anesthetics. Discovered in 1926, this method works based on the reorganization of the brain and nervous system. Neural therapy affects the brain’s perception of pain, helping to alleviate migraine-related pain.

Neural therapy is applied personally to each patient, increasing the success rate of treatment. It can be combined with trigger point injections, manual therapy, ganglion blockages, and medication treatments. Additionally, this treatment method can be safely applied to individuals of all ages, including pregnant women.

7. Personalized Treatment Plan

A personalized approach is necessary for migraine treatment. The treatment plan should be determined based on the type and severity of the migraine as well as the patient’s overall health condition. Factors such as lifestyle, diet, stress levels, and sleep patterns should also be taken into account. For example, since neck and back pain can trigger migraines, the patient’s muscle structures and posture disorders should be examined.

A multidisciplinary approach should be adopted in migraine treatment. Collaboration between neurology, psychiatry, physical therapy, and anesthesia departments can significantly increase treatment success. Studies show that 53% of migraine patients experience pain due to psychogenic factors. Therefore, the treatment should address not only physical aspects but also psychological ones.

Conclusion:

Migraine is a condition that can severely impact quality of life, but with the right treatment approaches, it can be controlled. Innovative treatments like neural therapy help improve the lives of migraine patients and increase treatment success rates. Personalized approaches in migraine treatment make the process more effective, while a multidisciplinary approach greatly enhances the likelihood of successful outcomes.