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Headache Treatment: Magnesium and TENS |
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Apart from aromatherapy, acupuncture, hot and cold packs, biofeedpack,
hypnosis, and cold laser treatment, there are two more ways to treat
headaches. These are the use of magnesium and Transcutaneous Electrical
Nerve Stimulator (TENS).
Magnesium
Although no specific
studies have been done to confirm that magnesium is useful in treating
headaches, yet in some patients, it has been found to be an effective
remedy for headaches. Magnesium is generally used as a preventative
measure and is most useful for treating migraines and sometimes cluster
headaches as well. Magnesium makes certain vascular changes, which
prevent headache, in the first place itself. Some trials also show that
it can be used in abortive migraine treatment.
The recommended dose of magnesium is 200-500 mg per day, and an intake
of a higher dose may cause toxic reactions in your body. Therefore, you
must consult a physician before you start taking magnesium to treat your
headache.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS)
Transcutaneous
Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) is a relatively new way to treat
headaches. Even though the TENS machine has not been found to be quite
credible, yet headache patients report a significant improvement by
using this machine.
The TENS machine works on two
principles.
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