Migraine is a very painful disease of the nervous system which is characterized by intense and severe headache. It also causes nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound.

Many types of methods are available for treatment of migraine patients. These include both natural and unnatural methods. Although pain relievers are most common method but they are not the best solution. They might cause various side effects.

One of the oldest and safest methods for migraine treatment is ice therapy. It has been proven to be effective in decreasing muscle spasms and reducing pain. Ice naturally reduces inflammation and numbs pain. Moreover, ice therapy has no side effects. A recent research at a university in Chicago, many people reported relief in their pain when they were administered ice therapy.

It is seen that ice therapy works to some extent on most of people. The understanding of its working will encourage more people to test it. During a migraine attack, the blood vessels that carry blood from one part of body to another tend to dilate i.e. open more widely.  They become swollen with blood thus exerting pressure on the nerves that surround them. The nerves send a pain signal to the brain and you feel the migraine pain. When the head is surrounded with a cold wrap, then the blood vessels become constricted and return to their normal position. This reduces the pressure on nerves and helps reduce the pain.

Various products are available nowadays in the market. The most common of those are neck or head wrap that provide instant relief. Commercial ice packs have several advantages that include time savings, flexibility, reusability and protection against frost bites. Although a traditional ice pack may work equally well. Fill the ice pack with ice and apply it to forehead, neck or other parts of head. Alternatively, simply place some crushed ice in a towel and fold it to make an ice pack. It is often useful to put your feet in a container containing warm water. This helps to attract the blood to the feet instead of head.

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