You may practice this exercise sitting up or lying down. Start by making yourself as comfortable as possible. Loosen any tight clothing, remove your shoes if you like. Keep your arms and legs relaxed, hands and feet resting naturally.
Breathing is done naturally from the moment we are born, to supply the body with oxygen and rid the body of carbon dioxide. It can create feelings of calm and relaxation when breathing is deep and steady.
In this exercise, we will be practicing diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation: two of the most effective forms of relaxation. Proper breathing is necessary for all aspects of health and well-being, including both physical and emotional health.
Research has demonstrated that relaxation techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visual imagery and meditation can help people who experience headache and other chronic illnesses.
A big part of the Juva program is coming up with coping statements that you can tell yourself when you’re struggling with migraine or any health or life issue.
When we personalize things and make things about us when they’re not, everything feels a lot more stressful than it needs to be.
In reality, there is no “should,” especially when it comes to living life with migraine. All you can do is your best.
By changing your thoughts, you change your feelings and behavior – and that makes all the difference in life and in migraine management.
Biofeedback is the process of monitoring your body’s vital signs and then using that data in real-time to learn to control those normally automated functions.
You’ve tried everything for your migraine pain with little relief. Advice like ‘reduce stress’ and ‘relax’ are only likely to increase your frustration rather than help. So, you’ve started reading about Biofeedback and want to know if it is for real. You’re not alone.