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Spotlight on Migraine®

What We Know About Exercise for Migraine

Jun 14, 2022
Dr. Megan Irby discusses the relationship between migraine and exercise, exploring how aerobic exercise can reduce migraine burden and the physiological pathways shared between exercise and migraine. The podcast looks at existing evidence and uncertainties surrounding exercise's impact on migraine management.
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Quick takeaways

  • Aerobic exercise can help reduce migraine symptoms and frequency.
  • More research is needed to determine the ideal exercise dosage and who benefits most.

Deep dives

Aerobic Exercise and Migraine

Engaging in regular aerobic exercise holds the potential to reduce migraine symptoms and frequency. While studies have shown some benefits, there is still uncertainty regarding the exact dosage and who would benefit most from this type of intervention. Recommendations from various medical societies support exercise as an adjunctive therapy for managing migraines, yet more research is needed to isolate the unique effects of exercise.

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