Most people are aware that stress is a common cause of migraine headaches, as reported in an article on WebMD:

Emotional stress is one of the most common triggers of migraines and tension headaches (stress headaches). Migraine sufferers are generally found to be more emotional and highly effected by stressful events. During stressful events, certain chemicals in the brain are released to combat the situation (know as the “flight or fight” response). The release of these chemicals can provoke blood vessel changes that can cause migraine headaches.

Stress is also an important factor in tension headaches. Tension headaches can either be episodic or chronic. Episodic tension headache is usually triggered by an isolated stressful situation or a build-up of stress; it can generally be treated by over-the-counter pain relievers. Daily stress, such as from a high-pressured job, can lead to chronic tension headaches. Treatment for chronic tension headaches usually involves stress management, counseling, biofeedback, and possibly the use of antidepressant or anxiety reducing medications.

Biofeedback as a recommended treatment for chronic tension headaches is the basis for the development of our new BioVedaMG machine, developed specifically to target the stress produced by the body that causes migraine headaches.

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