Effective Migraine Relief: Exercise, Meditation, and More

Research Summary

A recent study published in the Clinical Journal of Pain evaluated non-pharmacological migraine treatments, highlighting neuromodulation as the most effective, followed by physical exercise and mindfulness meditation. The study analyzed 59 trials with 10,020 participants, 78% of whom were female. For exercise, the research identified that 110 MET-minutes per session is the minimum dose for clinical significance, with optimal results at 250-300 MET-minutes achieved through 3-5 weekly sessions of 30-40 minutes each. Despite promising findings, the authors urge cautious interpretation due to low-quality primary evidence and emphasize the need for further validation of these results.

Study Details

📄 Title: Multilevel Network Meta-Analysis of Non-Pharmacological Interventions for Migraine: Focusing on the Dose-Effect of Physical Exercise and Its Moderators.

👥 Research Team: Xie J, Zhang Z, Guo J

📚 Published In: Clin J Pain

📅 Publication Date: 2025 Dec 10

⚕️ Medical Disclaimer: This summary is generated automatically from recent migraine research. Always consult with healthcare professionals for medical advice.