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Are headaches and exercise related?

Some seem to think that headaches and exercise have a direct relation. Some don’t. Does exercise really help if you have a chronic headache or migraine?

Why exercise DOES help

Not convinced that exercise helps? Think popping that Advil in your mouth will make it all better? Don’t see the connection? Here is why exercise is the best way to get rid of those pesky headaches.
Reduced muscle tension- If you muscles are relaxed, so are you.
Reduced anxiety- Makes coping with pain easier.
Better blood vessels
Better overall relaxation
Increased blood circulation- More oxygen comes in, more toxins go out.
Less tired- Some people think that lack of energy is a direct factor of migraines.
Better sleep- Very important, waking up on the wrong side of bead, so to speak, doesn’t help when you have a migraine compounded on that.
Improved digestion- More nutrients for your body and the quick removal of toxins. Also makes your muscles spasm less. Muscle spasm is a highly regarded reason why some people get headaches.
Blocking of the ‘bad’ chemicals- Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain. Some think that when these good chemicals start flowing, as soon as you start to exercise or work out, they flush out all the bad chemicals and make headaches and migraines less common.

Can’t a pill do all this?

NO. A pill can do maybe one or two of these things, but you get all of them just from working out for a half hour or so daily. So get out and shoot some hoops with the kids, or take a little jog with the dog. You could both use it.

Exercising tips:

Warm up- Walk or stretch for 10-15 minutes before you exercise. This will avoid the original ‘shock’ when you first start working out vigorously, and you can avoid that headache all together.

Don’t do any exercise that gives you a headache- Its not worth it, just do something different.

Watch your headache- If you have one to begin with, don’t start out too quickly. Taking a long walk sometimes doesn’t seem like much, but it can be just what your body needs.

Too busy? Do it in 10 minute intervals- Walk to the store instead of taking the car. Sure you need to carry a few bags back, but it is exercise still right?

Do different things!

Taper down- Make sure you walk for 10 to 15 minutes afterwards. It can make a world of difference.

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