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Exercise and migraine. A critical review.

M Darling1

  • 1Department of Psychology, York University, Downsview, Ontario, Canada.

The Journal of Sports Medicine and Physical Fitness
|June 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Regular exercise may help prevent migraines by influencing neurochemical changes and reducing migraine triggers. Further research is needed to fully understand exercise

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Sports Medicine
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Exercise is often suggested for migraine management.
  • The exact mechanisms by which exercise impacts migraines remain unclear.
  • Existing evidence relies on related research due to limited direct studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To theoretically discuss factors involved in the prophylactic effects of regular exercise on migraines.
  • To explore how exercise-induced neurochemical changes may influence migraine prevention.
  • To examine exercise's potential role in managing migraine-precipitating symptoms.

Main Methods:

  • Theoretical discussion based on existing literature.
  • Review of neurochemical secretory patterns affected by exercise.
  • Analysis of symptoms commonly associated with migraine precipitation.

Main Results:

  • Exercise may exert prophylactic effects on migraines through neurochemical modulation.
  • Regular physical activity could potentially alter the frequency or intensity of migraines.
  • Evidence from related fields supports exercise's role in managing neurological conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Regular exercise presents a potential non-pharmacological strategy for migraine prophylaxis.
  • Understanding exercise-mediated neurochemical pathways is crucial for migraine management.
  • Further experimental research is warranted to validate exercise's efficacy in migraine treatment.

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