SN instructed that self-care m
easures can help ease the pain
of a m
igraine headache. Such as, m
uscle relaxation exercises. Relaxation m
ay help ease the pain
of a m
igraine headache. SN instructed that relaxation techniques m
ay include progressive m
uscle relaxation, m
editation or yoga. SN also instructed that it is best to get enough sleep, but don't oversleep. Get an adequate am
ount of sleep each night. It's best to go to bed and wake up at regular tim
es, as well. SN instructed on the im
portance of being able to rest and relax. If possible, rest in a dark, quiet room
when you feel a headache com
ing on. Place an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the back of your neck and apply gentle pressure to pain
ful areas on your scalp.
SN instructed that at the first sign of a m
igraine, retreat from
your usual activities if possible. Instructed on ways to help treat m
igraine headaches such as, turn off the lights. M
igraines often increase sensitivity to light and sound. Relax in a dark, quiet room
. Sleep if you can.Try tem
perature therapy. Apply hot or cold com
presses to your head or neck. Ice packs have a num
bing effect, which m
ay dull the sensation of pain
. Hot packs and heating pads can relax tense m
uscles; warm
showers or baths m
ay have a sim
ilar effect. Suggested him
to m
assage pain
ful areas. Apply gentle pressure to your scalp or tem
ples. Alleviate m
uscle tension with a shoulder or neck m
assage.