How your osteopathic medicine doctor in Fort Lauderdale, FL, can help with migraines
If you suffer from migraines, you may think it’s impossible to get relief. You may have tried over-the-counter migraine medications, resulting in little-to-no relief of your symptoms. Fortunately, your osteopathic medicine doctor can help you manage your migraines, so you can enjoy life more, with less time spent dealing with a pounding headache.
Dr. Darin Bush at Mobility Spine And Sports in Fort Lauderdale, FL, offers a full range of osteopathic medicine services, including the treatment of migraines.
When you have a migraine, you may feel:
- Dizzy
- Nauseated
- Pounding headache pain
- Unable to concentrate
- Unable to tolerate light
If you have mild migraine symptoms which come and go quickly, you may find relief with some easy home remedies like these:
- Taking over-the-counter pain medications like Tylenol
- Placing ice packs on your head and neck for 15 minutes several times each day
- Lying down and resting in a dark room
If you have moderate to severe migraine symptoms, it’s time to seek out your osteopathic medicine doctor for relief. Professional treatments for migraines include:
Osteopathic Manipulation, helps to relax your face and head, relieving tension and pressure in your head and sinuses.
Biofeedback training, may include devices to measure and monitor the level of tension in your muscles. This helps you learn to relax your muscles and relieve pressure.
Relaxation training, focuses on deep breathing, meditation, and control of pain.
Gentle neck, shoulder, and back stretches to relax tense muscles and relieve pressure which can contribute to migraines.
Interventional injections, can help reduce pain and intensity of migraines.
Migraine medication as needed.
To learn more about how your osteopathic medicine doctor can help with migraines, call Dr. Darin Bush at Mobility Spine And Sports in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You can reach him in the office by calling (954) 414-7080, so call now.