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| Title |
The association between migraine and physical exercise
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| Published in |
The Journal of Headache and Pain, September 2018
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| DOI | 10.1186/s10194-018-0902-y |
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| Authors |
Faisal Mohammad Amin, Stavroula Aristeidou, Carlo Baraldi, Ewa K. Czapinska-Ciepiela, Daponte D. Ariadni, Davide Di Lenola, Cherilyn Fenech, Konstantinos Kampouris, Giorgos Karagiorgis, Mark Braschinsky, Mattias Linde, European Headache Federation School of Advanced Studies (EHF-SAS) |
| Abstract |
There is an unmet need of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for migraine patients. Exercise can be used in the treatment of several pain conditions, including. However, what exact role exercise plays in migraine prevention is unclear. Here, we review the associations between physical exercise and migraine from an epidemiological, therapeutical and pathophysiological perspective. The review was based on a primary literature search on the PubMed using the search terms "migraine and exercise". Low levels of physical exercise and high frequency of migraine has been reported in several large population-based studies. In experimental studies exercise has been reported as a trigger factor for migraine as well as migraine prophylaxis. Possible mechanisms for how exercise may trigger migraine attacks, include acute release of neuropeptides such as calcitonin gene-related peptide or alternation of hypocretin or lactate metabolism. Mechanisms for migraine prevention by exercise may include increased beta-endorphin, endocannabinoid and brain-derived neurotrophic factor levers in plasma after exercise. In conclusion, it seems that although exercise can trigger migraine attacks, regular exercise may have prophylactic effect on migraine frequency. This is most likely due to an altered migraine triggering threshold in persons who exercise regularly. However, the frequency and intensity of exercise that is required is still an open question, which should be addressed in future studies to delineate an evidence-based exercise program to prevent migraine in sufferers. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 56 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 11 | 20% |
| United States | 6 | 11% |
| Canada | 6 | 11% |
| United Kingdom | 5 | 9% |
| Australia | 3 | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | 1 | 2% |
| Italy | 1 | 2% |
| Japan | 1 | 2% |
| South Africa | 1 | 2% |
| Other | 8 | 14% |
| Unknown | 13 | 23% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 43 | 77% |
| Scientists | 7 | 13% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 5 | 9% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | 2% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 392 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 392 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Bachelor | 55 | 14% |
| Student > Master | 39 | 10% |
| Other | 29 | 7% |
| Researcher | 22 | 6% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 22 | 6% |
| Other | 61 | 16% |
| Unknown | 164 | 42% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 77 | 20% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 47 | 12% |
| Neuroscience | 24 | 6% |
| Sports and Recreations | 16 | 4% |
| Psychology | 12 | 3% |
| Other | 42 | 11% |
| Unknown | 174 | 44% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 166. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 01 March 2024.
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#36
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#5,060
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#2
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