title: The use of exercise as a method of aborting migraine.
abstract: Exercise, as a method of migraine management has been discussed theoretically and tested empirically. The consensus is that exercise can help to reduce the frequency, intensity and/or duration of migraine attacks. Conversely, there are case studies which, with few exceptions, suggest that periods of exercise can precipitate a migraine headache. The literature concurs, however, that one should not attempt exercise when in the midst of an attack. The present article presents a case study of a woman who found prompt relief from her migraines with strenuous exercise.
authors.affiliation: York University, Graduate Programme in Psychology, Ontario.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Darling
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005081:Exercise Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012420:Running