Abstract
Migraine is a common disabling primary headache disorder. It is characterized by symptoms lasting 4-72 hours, headache with unilateral location, pulsating quality, moderate or severe intensity, aggravation by routine physical activity, and association with nausea and/or photophobia and phonophobia. In this case series four females in the age range of 25-57 presented complaints of migraine headaches affecting their everyday lives. Additionally, they reported emotional challenges accompanying chronic pain due to migraine headaches such as stress, sleep deprivation, and anxiety. An online eight-week yoga therapy program was given for the management of migraine headaches. This program included lifestyle modifications, postures, breathing techniques, hand and body gestures, meditation, and more. Participants were assessed at the beginning and at the end of the program. The result of this case series includes a reduction in HIT-6 scores, pain intensity, and associated suffering with migraine headaches.
Recommended Citation
Moran, Andrea and Rubenstein Fazzio, Lori
(2024)
"Effect of Yoga Therapy for Managing Migraine: A Case Series,"
Journal of Applied Yoga Studies: Vol. 1:
Iss.
1, Article 6.
Available at:
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/jays/vol1/iss1/6
