Aerobics can reduce migraine suffering.Byline: ANI Washington, Mar 27 (ANI): While physical exercise has been shown to trigger migraine migraine (mī`grān), headache characterized by recurrent attacks of severe pain, usually on one side of the head. It may be preceded by flashes or spots before the eyes or a ringing in the ears, and accompanied by double vision, nausea, headaches among sufferers, a new study suggests that aerobics can significantly reduce the suffering. During the study, researchers examined a sample of migraine sufferers before, during and after the aerobic exercise aerobic exercise, n sustained repetitive physical activity, such as walking, dancing, cycling, and swimming, that elevates the heart rate and increases oxygen consumption resulting in improved functioning of cardio-vascular and respiratory systems. intervention program. The program was based on indoor cycling Indoor cycling is a form of high-intensity exercise that involves using a stationary exercise bicycle in a classroom setting. The concept was created in the 1980s when Schwinn and ultra-endurance athlete Jonathan Goldberg ("Johnny G.") introduced the Spinning program. (for continuous aerobic exercise) and was designed to improve maximal oxygen uptake without worsening the patients' migraines. The findings revealed that after the treatment period, patients' maximum oxygen uptake increased significantly. There was no worsening of migraine status at any time during the study period. During the last month of treatment, there was a significant decrease in the number of migraine attacks, the number of days with migraine per month, headache intensity and amount of headache medication used. Individuals with headache and migraine typically are less physically active. They often avoid exercise, resulting in less aerobic endurance and flexibility. Therefore, well-designed studies of exercise in patients with migraine are imperative. "While the optimal amount of exercise for patients with migraine remains unknown, our evaluated program can now be tested further and compared to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to see if exercise can prevent migraine," said Dr. Emma Varkey, co-author of the study. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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