4 natural headache remedies

Nothing slows you down like a bad headache or migraine. Robin Miller, MD, shares 5 natural ways to prevent and relieve headaches. Learn which headache trigger foods to avoid and the best exercise to do.

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It might sound strange, but headache pain can come from weakness or spasms in your neck muscles. Pain travels from your upper back

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and goes to your lower neck, then upper neck as progressively weak muscles compensate. [MUSIC PLAYING]

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Hi. I'm Dr. Miller. Here's some advice to get rid of headaches naturally. Instead of popping pills, try these home remedies.

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Strengthen your neck. It might sound strange, but headache pain can come from weakness or spasms in your neck muscles.

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Pain travels from your upper back and goes to your lower neck, then upper neck as progressively weak muscles compensate.

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Try strengthening the trapezius muscles in your upper back. Modify your diet. Some foods and ingredients can trigger

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migraines for certain people. That can include too much caffeine, chocolate, cheese, or foods with MSG.

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Eliminate troublesome foods slowly and see if you can find the culprit. Push pressure points. Acupressure may help dim headache pain.

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Try rubbing the two points on either side of your vertebrae at the nape of your neck. Keep moving.

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Regular aerobic exercise means fewer headaches because it helps relieve stress and increases the level of pain-killing endorphins in your system.