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Are You Suffering From Migraines?

I Can help Relive Your Migraines

Try My Sports Massage and Cupping Therapy For Your Migraines

Welcome to the Migraines section at Forever Balanced Therapy, where we offer specialised care designed to manage and alleviate your migraine symptoms.

I’m Lisa, based near Epping, Essex, and as the passionate founder of Forever Balanced Therapy.

I am committed to providing you with effective, personalised migraine treatments. We understand the debilitating impact migraines can have on your life and are dedicated to helping you achieve a better quality of life through comprehensive treatment strategies.

Book a consultation today to discover how our tailored approaches can bring you relief and help you take back control.

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FAQs

A migraine is more than just a headache. It is a complex neurological condition that can cause a variety of symptoms, including severe, throbbing head pain, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, extreme sensitivity to sound, light, touch, and smell, and tingling or numbness in the extremities or face.

Common triggers include hormonal changes, stress, certain foods and additives, strong stimuli like loud noises or bright lights, changes in sleep patterns, physical exertion, weather changes, and medications.

Yes, migraines often run in families. If one or both of your parents suffer from migraines, there is a higher chance that you may experience them as well.

Absolutely. Managing stress, maintaining a regular sleep schedule, eating balanced meals, staying hydrated, and avoiding known triggers can significantly reduce the number and severity of migraine attacks.

Treatment options vary and may include medication, lifestyle adjustments, stress management techniques, dietary changes, and preventive measures like regular physical therapy or massage. In some cases, preventive medications that reduce the frequency of attacks may also be recommended.

How My Therapies Can Help With Migraines

Reduces Frequency and Severity

Our targeted therapies aim to decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine episodes, helping you regain control over your life.

Alleviates Associated Symptoms

Treatments focus on not only the pain but also on related symptoms such as nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances.

Promotes Relaxation

Techniques such as massage therapy and stress management are utilised to reduce triggers associated with stress, promoting a calmer and more balanced state of mind.

Personalised Care Plans

Each treatment plan is customised to address your specific triggers and symptoms, ensuring a strategy that adapts to your lifestyle and needs.

My Services

Sports Massage
Lymphatic Drainage
Cupping
Indian Head Massage
Pregnancy Massage
Postural Assessment
Workplace Massage

Migraines Explained

Understanding Migraines

Migraines are a debilitating neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of severe headache, often accompanied by other symptoms that can significantly impact the quality of life. They are typically divided into several phases: prodrome, aura, headache, and postdrome.

Symptoms of Migraines

The primary symptom is an intense, often unilateral headache described as pulsating or throbbing. Symptoms can vary widely among individuals but commonly include:

  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Sensitivity to light, sound, and smells
  • Blurred vision or visual disturbances
  • Lightheadedness, sometimes followed by fainting

Causes and Risk Factors

While the exact cause of migraines is still not completely understood, they are believed to be the result of abnormal brain activity affecting nerve signals, chemicals, and blood vessels in the brain.

Diagnosis and Treatment

Migraines are diagnosed based on clinical history, reported symptoms, and by ruling out other causes. The management of migraines is aimed at preventing severe attacks and relieving symptoms when they occur:

  • Preventive medication: Taken regularly, often daily, to reduce the severity or frequency of migraines.
  • Acute treatment: Taken during attacks and is aimed at stopping symptoms.
  • Lifestyle modifications: Essential for managing triggers and reducing attack frequency.

Prevention

Prevention strategies include identifying and avoiding individual triggers, regular physical activity, meditation, sufficient rest, and dietary management.

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Conditions I Can Help You With

Tension Headaches: Sports massage can help alleviate tension headaches by releasing tension in the neck, shoulders, and head.

Migraines: By improving circulation and reducing muscle tension, sports massage can help prevent the onset of migraines and reduce their severity.

Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ): Sports massage can also help alleviate the symptoms of TMJ, which is a condition that affects the jaw joint and can cause pain and discomfort in the head and neck.

Shoulder Tension: Sports massage can help alleviate tension and tightness in the muscles of the shoulders, which can be caused by poor posture, overuse, and stress.

Frozen Shoulder: Sports massage can help increase blood flow and circulation to the shoulder, which can help reduce inflammation and promote healing.

Rotator Cuff Injuries: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with rotator cuff injuries. It can help reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and promote healing in the shoulder joint.

Tennis ElbowSports massage can help reduce inflammation and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with tennis elbow recover more quickly.

Golfer's Elbow: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with golfer's elbow. Sports massage can help reduce tension in the muscles of the forearm, which can help alleviate symptoms of golfer's elbow.

Elbow Tendinitis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with elbow tendinitis. It can help improve circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote healing in the affected area, which can help individuals with elbow tendinitis recover more speedily.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with carpal tunnel syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain, numbness, and tingling in the wrist and hand. Sports massage can help reduce inflammation and tension in the wrist and hand muscles, which can alleviate symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome.

Trigger Finger: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with trigger finger, which is a condition that causes the finger to lock or catch when bent. It can help reduce inflammation in the tendons and improve range of motion in the affected finger.

Hand and Wrist Strains: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with hand and wrist strains. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Hip Flexor Strain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with hip flexor strains, which can be caused by overuse, trauma, or poor posture.

Sciatica: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with sciatica, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and leg.It can help release tension in the muscles of the hip and promote circulation, which can help reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms of sciatica.

Piriformis Syndrome: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with piriformis syndrome, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the hip and buttock area. It can help release tension in the piriformis muscle, which can alleviate symptoms and improve range of motion in the affected area.

Patellar Tendinitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with patellar tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the knee. It can help improve circulation to the affected area, reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the knee, and promote healing in the affected tendon.

Runner's Knee: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with runner's knee, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort around the kneecap. It can help reduce tension and promote healing in the affected muscles and tendons.

Knee Arthritis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with knee arthritis, which is a condition that causes inflammation and pain in the knee joint. It can help promote circulation to the affected area, reduce inflammation, and alleviate symptoms of knee arthritis.

Plantar Fasciitis: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with plantar fasciitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the heel and foot. It can help reduce tension in the plantar fascia, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Achilles Tendinitis: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with Achilles tendinitis, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the Achilles tendon. It can help reduce inflammation in the affected tendon, promote circulation, and alleviate symptoms of Achilles tendinitis.

Metatarsalgia: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with metatarsalgia, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the ball of the foot. It can help reduce tension in the affected muscles, promote circulation to the affected area, and alleviate symptoms of metatarsalgia.

Back Pain: Sports massage can be helpful for individuals with back pain. It can help reduce tension in the muscles of the back, improve circulation to the affected area, and promote healing in the affected tissues.

Herniated Disc: Sports massage can also be helpful for individuals with a herniated disc, which is a condition that causes pain and discomfort in the back or neck. It can help reduce tension in the muscles surrounding the affected area and alleviate symptoms of a herniated disc.

Scoliosis: Sports massage can be an effective treatment for individuals with scoliosis, which is a condition that causes curvature of the spine. Sports massage can help improve range of motion in the affected area andreduce tension in the muscles of the back.

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07564 046811

Forever Balanced Therapy
Redwood, Epping Gn, Essex, CM16 6PU
5 mins from Harlow, Hoddesdon & Epping

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