Lymph drainage for migraine

In migraine, a cause can also be a congestion of the lymphatic fluid in the area of the head. By means of certain grips, which treat the face and the entire head, working towards the terminus, the lymph flow in the area of the head can be stimulated. If the therapy takes place regularly, the migraine attacks can be reduced.

Lymph drainage can be used as an additional therapy outside of migraine attacks. As with any other lymphatic drainage, the area of the collarbone where the internal jugular vein and the subclavian vein are located should be treated first. This area is called the terminus and is the key to any lymphatic drainage. Pre-treating this area creates a kind of suction, which improves lymph flow.

Manual therapy for migraine

In addition to a disturbance of the lymphatic drainage or excessive muscle tension, a malposition of the cervical spine or jaw can also cause frequent migraines. The cervical spine consists of 7 vertebrae, which are separated from each other by intervertebral discs. The vertebrae articulate with each other via the facet joints.

If a jerky or incorrect movement causes a blockage of this joint, the entire statics of the spinal column is disturbed. Movement restrictions, pain and possibly further blockages in the BWS and lumbar spine area become apparent. Due to the movement restriction, the tone of the muscles increases and can provoke a migraine due to the increased pressure.

The same applies to problems in the jaw area. If mobility is restricted and the masticatory muscles are therefore also hypertonic, the tension in the area of the facial skull can provoke a migraine. For both problems, Manual Therapy can resolve the blockage through mobilization or manipulation. It is important that the therapy is carried out by a certified manual therapist, because many small vessels run in the area of the cervical spine, which in the worst case can cause considerable damage if a mistake is made.