How to Release Tension for FAST MIGRAINE RELIEF

Dr. Rowe shows how to quickly release tension in muscles highly associated with migraines and headaches.
When it comes to getting migraines, a big contributing factor comes from a build up of stress, tension, and tightness in muscles that can later manifest into headaches (and more severe migraines).
This video will help release this stress and tension by focusing on individual muscle groups. To get the best results, go through all the exercises and use what gives you the most pain relief.
As a bonus, all of these exercises can be done at home and require no equipment.
Watch now for quick and long-lasting migraine pain relief!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:54 Splenius Muscles
3:49 Temporalis
6:08 Suboccipital
7:51 Levator Scapulae
9:20 Upper Trapezius
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Dr. Michael Rowe
St. Joseph, Michigan chiropractor
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[@DrRowe]

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[@RedHead_88]

What if doing these excercoses starts a migraine? In fact any type of neck movements do

[@Phoenixfiring]

Teeth grinding! I know you addressed the jaw in this one, but wondering if there are any more that can be done to release whatever it is that triggers grinding.

[@justinbibb07]

Thank you for the help this morning!

[@xbfotos]

What exercise is good for narrowing spinal canal around the neck, between c5 and c6?

[@hangeyokai]

So that's why going to the toilet sometimes helps my migraine. It's because of my natural posture when sitting on the pot. 😅

[@zachtiff1567]

I’ve had migraines for as long as I can remember. I’ve been diagnosed with migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches, sinus headaches, everything you can imagine. I wish someone would have showed me these sooner! Nothing is worse than a migraine and these stretches help so much!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you found the video, and I hope the exercises help you.

[@arkadiuszkonrady1354]

Same here, over 30 years in pain. 5 minutes in the car and all gone, I've literally had tears of relief

[@jason0972R]

God bless your heart. I’ve had migraines since I was 9… they hurt more than people that don’t have them can imagine.

[@ritabrassfield4296]

This is the first time I’ve heard migraines explained! and what muscles are involved. Although I had an idea, with the eye pain, the muscles in the back of the head, neck, etc. i’ve always wondered why I feel like I had tooth aches, jaw pain when I get a migraine lately getting them around every 6 to 10 days lasting at least 3 days. My doctor said no idea why , but hers a prescription. Your excercises helped me in less than 15 mins ! Thank you so very much.

[@skybabe2375]

@@ToledoOhio Have you gone for scan? Any help? Planning to go for scan maybe next week as I can't bear the pain anymore 😢

[@Hitsugix]

oh my god, 30 years of migraines and this is the first relief strategy that actually works. i'm speechless. thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@SuperNursejenny]

I am a RN who struggles with migraines as well as Fibromyalgia. These exercises, as well as those on your other videos, are helpful overall for muscle and nerve pain. Thank you.

[@DrRowe]

Glad the exercises are helping you, and thanks for watching!

[@lindaross783]

I wrote a comment three hours ago. I had a splitting headache in the exact muscles you are demonstrating. Three hours ahead and my headache is completely gone. I did the exercises with you. I'm in Oregon. Can't thank you enough!!!!!

[@TheFabEmpire]

On day 3 of a migraine and this gave me so much relief as I’m trying not to take meds anymore. Thanks for this!

[@Evan-lc7ol]

I 've just wanted to say that with these exercises you gave some relief to a little kid who is suffering from migraines for 4 years now. Really appreciate it!

[@TristanTriedIt]

I was once in ur shoes bud! Be glad they got KZbin cuz I went to hospital for mine in middle school now I’m here in college🤣

[@skybabe2375]

@@TristanTriedIt How are you feeling now, are you free from migraines, what have you been using please share with us😢

[@00BeesKnees00]

I have been doing this splenius muscle stretch every day for a month now. I had a chronic point of pain on the back of my head which disappeared after a few days of doing the stretch and never came back. I'm having a hormonal migraine now and usually the pain is moderate, but now it's one of the most mildest migraine I've ever had. Today I was watching the morning news, they talked about tension headaches and migraines originating from the splenius muscle. I thought about Dr. Rowe, what a wonderful human being he is to share his knowledge with us.

[@calvinhobbes7504]

When I was in the navy, it seemed MDs (well, officers in general) tended to look down on we junior enlisted. Wartime medicine, I spoze. I was stricken by a migraine attack once (1970s) when I went to medical (I had never had a migraine before) and the MD who saw me actually took the time to explain to me what was happening. I find it amazing that much of what she told me about what we knew about migraines back then .... is repeated here. Thank you very much!!

[@toothfairy2014]

I just got rid of a migraine right now with these stretches. Fabulous! Can’t wait to start them daily and be migraine free!

[@user-pi5vw5ce3m]

I'm so happy that you are on KZbin. I live in Minnesota and it is hard to find a physical therapist like you. I have not heard or seen anyone like you. I don't like going to physical therapy when it is recommended by a doctor because I have always had the worst experience with them, they don't know what they are doing. This is one of the reasons why I want to move out of Minnesota and get somewhere where I am getting the help and support that I need, concerning my body health. Once again thank you so much. I really appreciate you. I will recommend you to everyone that is experiencing any kind of discomfort or pain in their body. God bless and your family 💜💜

[@S0K0N0MI]

I found some muscles I didnt know I had, and now the stinging pain behind my eyes has lessened. Thanks!

[@KismetKat11]

Timing is everything! I have been having neck pain and headaches for several weeks. Can’t wait to try these stretches.

[@auspiciouscloud8786]

My brain is aware that your videos result in happiness and now as soon as you start talking my whole body starts to relax even when I didn’t know it was tense!❤❤❤

[@terriwakild2575]

I saw a physical therapist for my jaw. I have TMJ, trigeminal neuralgia, and migraines. These exercise provided me with a feeling similar to the massages and stretches I had at physical therapy! My neck and head feel so good. I’m glad I ran across this video. I’ve subscribed! Thank you!

[@puggirl415]

This a really good tutorial. My partner used to get migraines for 3-4 days weekly plus recovery. These headaches really made him miserable with pain, nausea and no sleep. He cannot take nsaids as he is on blood thinners so it's mostly white knuckles for a day or 3. He got off gluten which has allowed him to go months without a migraine. Now when he gets one he uses magnesium in some form or other right away to relax muscles. I could see myself giving him massage to help with the pain. This is the kind of tutorial that makes me very glad I subscribe to this channel.

[@AMcDub0708]

I kept feeling like I was coming down with a fever today. Top-front of my head felt a ton of pain/pressure and a tightness and pressure behind the eyes. Then this video popped up and I realize I’m having a migraine! Thank you, I’m getting so much relief!!

[@keithfallon97]

Yes Dr Rowe stretches are amazing. I have had a rotator cuff issue recently. I've done the shoulder stretches for just a few days and the rotator pain has moved out from the RC joint!!

[@katreades-kt8jv]

Wow! I have had migraines for more than 20 years and I so wish I had found your videos and info before today. Better today than never! These stretches perfectly target those tight and tender spots enflamed by migraine pain, especially those last two for the traps! Heaven! Thank you!❤

[@dianemoore1184]

Thank you for combining these in one video. Very helpful!

[@DrRowe]

Thank you, Diane, for supporting us. I hope the exercises help you too. - Dr. Rowe -

[@susangay7341]

Speaking as a migraine sufferer and yoga instructor, many, many thanks for this content.

[@BodybyDoc]

My favorite place to be: a front-Rowe classroom seat with the Doc 😀

[@DrRowe]

😂

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

How cute was that comment!? Way to Rowe!

[@GreatestXchange]

Good morning, Doctor Rowe! I hope that everyone has a great day! ☺️

[@DrRowe]

Good morning, and you too!

[@dianederita2758]

Great video Dr. Rowe! Thank you. Very helpful and informative.

[@erobos111]

Even though I have all of these exercises as separate downloads, it's Always fantastic to watch them all come together as I may forget to do 1 or 2 of them👏🏽

[@svengain7020]

As always, Thank you for all the knowledge you share. We all appreciate it 👍

[@JustynaZubrycka]

I just tried those exercises and now I’m crying from relief. I also understand much better my migraine much better now through your explanations. Thank you so much.

[@Fun.with.Finance]

One of your most valuable offerings This will be helpful to many people❣️

[@DrRowe]

I hope so, and thanks again for watching!

[@abigailarmour1353]

This was extremely helpful! My tension migraines last for days and these actually help lessen them. Dr. Rowe clearly and concisely explained these exercises and exactly why they help. Thank you so much for posting this video!

[@RSMover]

The first stretch provided more instant relief than I’ve got in years. Thank you so much!!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief!

[@waynefilkins8394]

That was the only one that really did anything for me. It really cut down the pain a lot. I was pretty amazed because usually this sort of stuff doesn't work much.

[@haruno21]

This was the most pleasurable strech I've ever had. My goodness ! Thanks

[@inekeory3886]

See for the first time: also a migrain person for almost 50 years: I wil gone start the exercises. Thanks for sharing. Greetings from the Netherlands🙏🏼

[@Firingblind]

Omg I’ve had repeated terrible headaches for 2 weeks and I was getting so worried. This helped me so much thank you so much

[@DP-mg7to]

You have nailed it doc. Have covered every way of pains. Will definitely try.

[@adams303]

Been suffering for over a year with “rhomboid” area pain, headaches and retro orbital pain, all of which were causing pretty major sleep disturbance. I’ve seen various physiotherapists, doctors and chiropractors and none of them were able to correctly diagnose the issue or give adequate therapies. Physio and chiros seemed to just do manual therapy and then wanted to see you endlessly without ever providing strategies to prevent them. Doctors focussed on excluding serious problems but when those are ruled out the solutions are limited to analgesia (which has helped) but does not resolve the underlying problem. I’m very grateful that you have shared your knowledge and experience on these issues - both in this video and in your video on Levator scapulae. It sucks that we are left with self diagnosis for these kind of issues, but at least we have KZbin. I’d have no idea what I would do otherwise.

[@toniawilmoth7535]

Dr. Rowe I have watched several videos that you have posted and I have had great results doing the things you have suggested so with that being said I appreciate you sharing your knowledge with all of us I appreciate you

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and keep at the exercises!

[@GypsiesandInk]

This addressed every single 1 of my high tension spots, Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

That's fantastic to hear!

[@Tisula1]

This is a brilliant set of exercises. It works and I am immensely grateful.

[@donnieaveryfan17]

TMJ tension headaches have been killing me today. These stretches provided instant relief. Thank you sooo much

[@DrRowe]

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[@MishMashOz271]

I get really bad migraines. Just stumbled across this video and tried the stretches - the relief was incredible! Thank you 🙏

[@user-eh8oq8rv3m]

I’m so glad to give a try to this exercises, and I really appreciate your help.

[@FollowingTheNarrowPath]

These stretches are a tremendous help. Thank you!!

[@vipul4vb]

Dude.. you have saved me tons of doctor visits already. 🙌🏼 Including when I had hurt my back and could hardly move.

[@1989AlphA]

I was about to have migraines and this video popped up in my feed. After doing these stretches, I feel so much better now. Thank you

[@debbiescott6081]

Excellent exercises!Thanks for sharing!🎉

[@googoo554]

Amazing video! So comprehensive and very helpful. You are a diamond! Much gratitude.❤

[@francesmaclean2953]

I suffered from classic migraines in my 20s which seemed to resolve over time, but they came back, following a whiplash injury from a car accident about 15 years ago - but with severe neck & upper back pain & tightness added to each episode - which can last for days or even weeks. I had the worst migraine in months for 3 days and have just tried these exercises… unsurprisingly they focus on all the exact muscle areas where I experience the pain and I’m already feeling relief. Wish I’d known about these years ago - but so grateful for them now! Thank you so much for posting this video 🙏🏻

[@davidrobertson5996]

Thanks for posting this series of exercises. They add to my existing physio plan for chronic neck pain very well. Thank you!

[@PonnUruli]

I got this video recommended today and hope to find solace with these exercises. I’m 31 and have been having on and off migraines since I was 11 years old. But lately it’s getting quite serious. In the last 40 days I had 7 migraine attacks ( I see aura and experience partial loss of vision in the region where aura appears. Aura usually lasts around 15-20 minutes and a terrific headache ensues that normally lasts for 1-2 days). Two of these happened at an interval of just 40 minutes. This has been affecting my quality of life and mental health. I’m definitely going to try these and will update how it works for me later 👍🏽

[@krystalreyes6499]

I follow along with this video at least once every other month. Thank you Dr. Rowe!!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@shenonnie17]

Thank You Dr. Rowe🌺

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@jeremybourkel6732]

It worked, thank you so much! Migraines start with flashes in front of my eyes for me. I did all exercises (adding essential oils to my massages too), closed my eyes at the "armpit sniffer" exercise, opened my eyes, flashes were gone! Thank you!

[@ShawnDowdy]

This was golden info! Sounds so simple yet so effective. Been dealing with migraines since 2007. Thank you for this.

[@HEART2HEART-3]

I had cluster migrains for five years... They were hormonal... Left me disabled on many occasion. My daughter now suffers... I had to resort to having a full hysterectomy. My then Dr was horrid. He had me on antidepressants and epilepsy drugs for five years. Refusing to let me see my gynecologist to discuss it. It wouldn't happen today. I've learned to research holistic remedies. Also to speak up. May anyone that suffers migrains, truly find a release from the torture... Peaceful Blessings ✨💛✨🕊️🙌🏻🙏🏻🤗

[@yvetteandjorgenlarsen9753]

Yeah, NONE of that was the correct treatment! Everything in your body happens because a hormone 'told it' to happen, as Hormones are the 'top dogs' in the body, generally in charge of everything. He should have balanced your hormones instead of cutting on you, but he can make a lot more money by cutting-- and I'm sure he hasn't got the slightest idea how to balance your hormones.

[@maryd9294]

All of your tips, Dr. Rowe, have been so helpful and they really work. Thank you so much!

[@DrRowe]

Glad to hear that, and keep at the exercises!

[@dcooper1115]

Been sobbing for days and this helped, thank you!

[@nk3054]

another chronic migraines patient here, just in the middle of my 12th migraine for this month. My mental health is pretty down these days but just wanted to let you know that your video is helping me significantly! Thank you, Dr. Rowe!

[@DrRowe]

Glad you're getting relief!

[@patmaurer8541]

Bless your heart! Of course your mental health is affected 😮 If you don't have access to healthcare, please ask for help. Because no one should suffer like that! After suffering with migraines most of my life, and well-intentioned doctors who tried to offer relief, I finally got proactive on discovering my TRIGGERS and a referral to a neurologist who gave me a preventative medication while I adjusted my life-style. I also found counseling very helpful for addressing the anxiety and depression that are a perfectly NORMAL response to chronic intense pain. I hope you find relief SOON! ❤

[@katemonroe7572]

I love that you are sharing this! Healing movements for all of us❤️

[@charlow74]

great advice again...thanks doc

[@karencarroll7329]

Highest compliments on the way you explain how these muscles affect and lead up migraine headaches plus the way you demonstrate techniques to help give relief anyone can do & understand!! 💖💖💖💖💖

[@DrRowe]

Well thank you!

[@EyesOnThais]

These are wonderful!

[@MissMillieEllie]

This felt so good! I love how there were familiar exercises, but done a bit differently than what I'm used to. And what a difference it made! The last one was really amazing, I haven't found any good way to tackle the pain in the front neck muscles. But this one finally hit the spot!!! Yay! I cannot be the only one with stiff and sore muscles all around the neck, front included. I don't understand why it's assessed more often.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it's helping you!

[@BoogieBoogsForever]

Millie, I agree. I wonder if our constant use of cell phones and even computers is affecting us.

[@MTMith]

Thank you for putting out such great content for free, doc! Happy new year to you!

[@DrRowe]

Happy to help, and Happy New Year!

[@lisajordan6621]

Amazing how I’ve naturally or self taught myself these massages and stretches already ❤

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

@@Lisa, wow! Talk about being naturally in tune with your body!

[@mindygruver2806]

Thank you for all the videos, extremely helpful!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@caitlindmello6820]

Thank you so much! These exercises have helped me immensely.

[@nevamacleod3046]

Thank you so very much Dr. Rowe! These exercises are really helpful. Your delivery is clear and your directions are easy to follow. Grateful to you for this and your other videos.

[@DrRowe]

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

[@vetgirl7153]

Thank you so much for taking my migraine away! Immediate relief following the exercises. Will be incorporating these into my normal routine.

[@nazneen83]

Thank you! Will try these regularly. Experiencing debilitating migraine pain atleast 2-3 times a month.

[@juliaconnell]

*thank you* - I've used this twice in the last two weeks, and both times really really helped. I should note while I DO get migraines, have since I was a teen (now in my early 50s) - I have learnt over the years what _my_ triggers are - so not migraines, but pain, pain, *pain* - so bad I couldn't sleep last night, until I remembered oh, what was the video that helped last time... and once again you really helped. THANK YOU

[@alexandrosanastasiou6981]

Followed your exercises , all pressure (almost all) went away in 10 mins no more migraine and it actually made me throw up due to the fact that I could see the right colours again and pressure moving away ! Thanks

[@cjzobuk]

I’m on day 2 of a migraine and following this video just gave me so much relief. Thank you so much.

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@777hathor]

This makes so much sense, just got an aura and did feel all the tension around my neck and back. My migraines were debilitating. So getting an aura makes me panic and I’ll have to get home. Had them for 60yrs. But learned that if I take 500gms of B3 it will go away, so now I take a tablet where ever I go. I’ve heard all sorts of “whys” but your explanation makes the most sense to me. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sheridanwhiteside6503]

Great video. These exercises and massages are very effective. Thank you.

[@danielchu369]

Thanks Dr. Rowe, very much appreciated!!!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@vickygnagie8320]

These stretches are amazing, I was in so much pain when I woke this morning and this video showed up and I am absolutely in love. Thank you so much for sharing these and God bless you in this new year.

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@natoik2]

Great video! Thanks for your help!

[@missmehigan]

I've struggled with all types of headaches since I was 13 yo. These excersizes are a game changer, thank you for giving me my life back!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-od7lg8xh6g]

You are a hero thank you so much , i really feel good after your exercise and i will do it every morning

[@PetraKidd]

I have started to have migraines again and this exercises are incredibly helpful, thank you!

[@bundesbaba]

Thank you so much, may you be able to help countless people

[@DrRowe]

THANK YOU for supporting the channel, I appreciate it! - Dr. Rowe -

[@dandupaysdegex]

Thank you so much! I was struggling with a terrible migraine and thanks to your video It's gone!

[@savaugeblends8883]

You have been my go to for stretches. I was attacked by a patient and received neck and back injuries, your videos have helped me to have somewhat of a normal life. THANK YOU!

[@florinadrian5174]

Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@ryanberry3638]

Very helpful! Does a good job not only showing the process but actualy explaining why there is pain. I broke and dislocated my c6 & c7 vertebrae in a MVA and pain has been part of my daily life for the last 21 years im 35yo and stretching has been the best thing iv used to treat all different body pains . You do a great job man

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@letlenlallhungdim5580]

Been unable to sleep for a few days now...just like anyone else i came to youtube... lucky me i got myself instant relief and yes i won't be bother by migraines agian😊

[@harip4911]

❤ just found this video, amazing. Thank you....

[@user-ti7uo9il4f]

I have had a migraine for 6 days. I have been so miserable. Nothing worked until I found your video. Thank you so much 😭😭😭

[@DrRowe]

Glad it helped!

[@ellesutopia]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing!

[@michellechristie4063]

This is so helpful, have saved for future when the need arises!

[@mehdiaskarov7460]

I just love you!!! You’re the most helpful physical therapist I’ve ever watched ❤️ Thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheLocalredhead]

I needed this. Thank you. So many of your videos are helpful to me after sports.

[@ilvrbts2339]

Omg, i feel so much better! I think this will now become part of my daily routine.

[@sae7741]

Hi, I don't comment often but I just wanted to thank you for this video. I've had migraines for as long as I remember (I'm 27), sometimes several days in a row. Never knew what caused them but I thought it was related to my left eye since it always came from there. I tried paracetamol, tried to relax in the dark with migraine relief music, tried to stay in a silent room and nothing really worked. I tried your exercises one night and IT WORKED! I do the first exercise everytime I sense a migraine is coming and it really works, I can feel how the muscle is tense and painful when I massage it and how I get better afterwards. Thanks again for this, it's going to change my life !

[@DrRowe]

That's great, keep at it! 💪

[@mygtr2021]

Mega helpful. Thank you

[@crisccan]

thank you Dr. Rowe very good exercise

[@DrRowe]

Thanks again for watching!

[@yaysoocool]

Thank you for your focus on Migraines ❤

[@jumanakakabhai4485]

Its have been very benefecial as i m suffering from this issue many years back your guidance is much helpful

[@estebangarciahenao435]

This just happened to me last night, what a timing. I'll try them, thank you!

[@DrRowe]

Hope the exercises help, and please give us an update soon.

[@piney.woods.homestead]

WOW!! I'm in post migraine and these exercises are Fantastic!! I'm so glad your video showed up in my feed!! Thank You!! Liked and subscribed ❤😊