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Non-Pharmacological Approaches for Migraine.
Francesca Puledda1, Kevin Shields2
1Department of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London, London, UK. francesca.puledda@kcl.ac.uk.
Summary
Migraine treatments often fail or cause side effects. This review explores effective non-pharmacological therapies for acute and preventive migraine management, benefiting diverse patient groups.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Pain Management
Background:
- Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide.
- Current pharmacological treatments for migraine have limitations in efficacy and tolerability.
- There is a significant clinical need for alternative migraine therapies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent evidence-based advances in non-pharmacological migraine treatments.
- To offer alternatives to drug therapy for various migraine types.
- To address treatment needs for both episodic and refractory migraine cases.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of current literature on non-pharmacological migraine therapies.
- Analysis of evidence supporting the efficacy and safety of alternative approaches.
- Discussion of pathophysiology to inform therapeutic strategies.
Main Results:
- Emerging non-pharmacological strategies show promise for migraine management.
- These approaches offer alternatives for patients unresponsive or intolerant to medications.
- Evidence supports their use in both acute and preventive migraine treatment.
Conclusions:
- Non-pharmacological therapies represent a vital addition to the migraine treatment landscape.
- These strategies cater to a broad spectrum of migraine patients, including those with medication challenges.
- Further research and clinical integration of these methods are warranted.
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