You've probably tried everything. Pain relievers, preventatives, lifestyle changes, dietary shifts. And while medication can help manage the acute pain, it doesn't address the underlying muscular and postural patterns that are triggering the migraines in the first place. You're treating the symptom, not the cause.
Here's what I've observed over 20 years: migraines often have a muscular component. The tension in your neck, shoulders, and the muscles at the base of your skull doesn't just cause headaches—it can trigger full-blown migraines. The nerves get compressed, blood vessels constrict, and your body responds with pain. If no one's ever addressed that muscular tension directly, your migraines will keep coming back.
How I Approach Migraines
I focus on the suboccipital muscles at the base of your skull and your upper traps—the areas where migraine triggers typically live. These muscles hold tension from stress, posture, and the way you move through your day. When they're chronically tight, they create a cascade of tension that can trigger migraines.
During a session, I work to release this tension systematically, addressing both the acute tightness and the deeper patterns that keep recreating it. I'm also helping you understand your own trigger patterns—what movements, positions, or stress responses consistently precede your migraines.
Most clients who commit to regular massage notice a significant decrease in migraine frequency and intensity. Some find they can cut medication doses, or need it less often. It's not magic—it's addressing a real mechanical problem that nobody else has looked at.