Relaxation techniques and behavioural therapy for the treatment of migraine : Guidelines from the German Migraine and Headache Society

Besides pharmacological and interventional possibilities nonpharmacological options, deriving from behavioural approaches may be helpful in the treatment of migraine. Already consulting a patient reduces frequency of attacks. Relaxation (especially progressive muscle relaxation), endurance sports, a...

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Published in:Schmerz (Berlin, Germany) Germany), 2017-10, Vol.31 (5), p.433-447
Main Authors: Kropp, P, Meyer, B, Dresler, T, Fritsche, G, Gaul, C, Niederberger, U, Förderreuther, S, Malzacher, V, Jürgens, T P, Marziniak, M, Straube, A
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Summary:Besides pharmacological and interventional possibilities nonpharmacological options, deriving from behavioural approaches may be helpful in the treatment of migraine. Already consulting a patient reduces frequency of attacks. Relaxation (especially progressive muscle relaxation), endurance sports, and biofeedback as well as cognitive behavioural therapy are effective in treatment of migraine. The combination of these treatment options also with pharmacological treatment increase the positive effects.
ISSN:1432-2129
DOI:10.1007/s00482-017-0214-1