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Can Bad Posture Cause Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on November 1, 2022

Can bad posture cause migraines? For people who are susceptible to them, it might. Poor posture places pressure on certain muscles and fascia (the tissue covering the muscle), which, in turn, can create an environment for a migraine to begin.

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Are Migraines Genetic? Research Says Yes

By Migraine Relief Center on September 29, 2022

Over 37 million people in the US experience migraines, according to the American Migraine Foundation. One in seven people have migraines, women more often than men. The migraines generally start when an individual is in their teens to early 20s, but migraines can begin anytime during your life.

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Hypnic Headaches: An Overview

By Migraine Relief Center on June 6, 2022

Hypnic headaches are a rare form of headache that affects fewer than 1% of people in the US annually. Unfortunately, it is also challenging to diagnose. 

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Does Inflammation Cause Migraines?

By Migraine Relief Center on May 26, 2022

Inflammation is a normal reaction to infection, disease, and injury, but does it cause migraines? 

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Can Hairspray Give You Headaches?

By Migraine Relief Center on January 14, 2022

Strong (or even not so strong) odors and scents can trigger an attack for some people who suffer migraines. Hair spray isn't always subtle, and if you are in an enclosed space like a bathroom inside a cloud of the stuff, you might come out with the need to lie down and mess up your hair.

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The Link Between Menopause and Migraines

By Migraine Relief Center on August 2, 2021

Do menopausal women actually get a heads-up when it comes to migraine headaches? Or do they catch a break once those hot flashes become manifest? Considering the complexity of major hormonal changes in women, it is very difficult to describe with complete accuracy the interplay between menopause and migraines. Having the correct migraine information can help immensely

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Triggering Migraines with Medicine Overuse

By Migraine Relief Center on July 20, 2021

When experiencing a migraine, many people are desperate to find anything that will help alleviate the excruciating pain. While some treatments for migraines may work, it's also important to look into what is causing your head pain. By eliminating the cause, you can save yourself future pain. 

Though there are many possible migraine triggers (ex. food, weather, stress, etc.), sometimes certain types of medication can cause daily headaches. These headaches are known as medication-overuse...

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Handling Seasonal Migraines: Summer Edition

By Migraine Relief Center on June 30, 2021

Summertime is when living is supposed to be easy, if hot. Unfortunately, summer can be a challenging time for migraine sufferers. 

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How to Deal With Dehydration Headaches

By Migraine Relief Center on November 11, 2020

In a study published in the journal Headache, 10% of respondents to a survey reported experiencing a dehydration headache. In a separate study, 24 out of 95 respondents considered dehydration a migraine trigger.

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Tips For Avoiding Migraine Triggers While Wearing A Mask

By Migraine Relief Center on September 24, 2020

Complaints of headaches and migraines are on the rise, but is mask wearing the cause? All the normal triggers for migraines are still with us, while the added stress of the pandemic can account for much of the rest. Still, there is no evidence that wearing a mask causes headaches or migraines, and there is also no evidence that people suffer from reduced oxygen while wearing a mask. 

You can safely follow guidelines for mask-wearing without worrying about increasing the frequency and severity...

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