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Though these early inventions fell out of favor, recent studies are revisiting the potential of vibration therapy for treating migraines, and are starting to reveal why vibration might be the breakthrough migraine sufferers have been seeking..
Some of the people using vibration as a therapy for migraine are experiencing huge benefits, its very exciting to see, says Tie-Quang Li at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden, who has investigated the effects of vibration on migraines...
While the exact causes of migraine remain unclear, focus has shifted from early theories that blamed dilated blood vessels to the role of the hypothalamus, a brain structure that is involved with pain messages, and inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of tissue that protect the brain and spinal cord..
This week, results from a survey by the UKs Migraine Trust showed just how important it is to increase our understanding of migraines: 89 percent of people with the condition said their mental health has been affected as a result, and 34 percent said they have thoughts of suicide due to migraines..
There isnt currently substantial evidence around vibrations in easing pain during an attack, however we know many people find their own self-care treatments to supplement prescribed medication...
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