MIGRAINE TREATMENT IN OTTAWA, ON

A migraine is a throbbing headache that can be accompanied by an aura. Diagnosis has evolved over the last two decades with the predominant factor being a track of historical occurrences of headache attacks. Those with migraines tend to also exhibit comorbidities such as chronic pain conditions, respiratory disease, and cardiovascular events, with migraines presenting before or after these other issues. Alongside, it has been shown that migraines are commonly associated with digestion and digestive health.

At Femade, we can support INDIVIDUALS WITH MIGRAINES BY SUPPORTING THE SYMPTOMS OF MIGRAINES BUT ALSO ADDRESS SLEEP QUALITY, MOOD, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Acupuncture for migraines

For functional issues such as muscle or nerve derived pain, we can place needles in the location where the pain is originating from; not in the locations that pain is felt per se. When patients seek acupuncture for migraines we often see that the root of the issue is hormones with or without a digestion component. Once we start treating these systems we often see the patient experiences relief from their migraines. Acupuncture is also widely used for regaining quality of sleep, and balancing out mood disorders, even in patients who don’t experience migraines.

Massage therapy for migraines

Patients are seeking massage therapy as a means of relaxation, stress management, muscle relaxation which undoubtably affects the brain stem, and may reduce the occurrence of their migraines. There are several methods and intensities that can be used based on the overarching goal. Much of that approach also includes relaxing the body to decrease stress and anxiety, as well as affect quality of sleep and mood.

lifestyle changes for migraines

Introducing the gut into the mix of related root causes for migraines, we can determine of the body is being affected by nutrients, hormone changes and other triggers (sometimes more than one). By doing an assessment through Naturopathic Medicine we can better determine which treatments we can offer, including changes that may include diet and nutrition.

Psychotherapy for migraines

Migraines can trigger mood related disorders and can drastically affect quality of sleep. Psychotherapy can be used to better address the triggers in your life that bring on these symptoms. Therapy can be done in a more formal setting such as with our psychotherapist, or in a more informal setting with our Mental Health Support Worker who is completely unbiased. We also offer community based therapy to immerse yourself with similar people.

Not sure where to start?

If you’re not sure where to start, consider a health consult with our clinical director and founder. We can take it from there.