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Insight: Could Neck Tension Be Causing Your Migraines?

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Could your neck be sparking migraines? Explore posture, screen time, and vagus nerve links—and steps to find relief.

Migraine Heroes Episode 53 explores how neck tension may cause migraines, illustrated with a woman holding her neck in discomfort.

Episode Description

Waking up with neck tension and a pounding head? That’s no coincidence.

 

The Migraine Heroes Podcast is your lifeline to real, lasting relief beyond pills, guesswork, and frustration. Hosted by Diane Ducarme, who’s helped over 500 women decode their migraines and finally reclaim their lives, this podcast blends cutting-edge neuroscience with the time-tested wisdom of Eastern healing systems like Traditional Chinese Medicine.

 

In this episode, we dig into one of the most overlooked migraine triggers: your neck.

You’ll:

  • Discover why neck pain often shows up before your migraine hits
  • Learn how posture, screen time, and vagus nerve dysfunction create a migraine storm
  • Get actionable steps—from breathing techniques to meridian massage—to restore flow and reduce attacks.
Originally published May 2025

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