Soothing breathing exercise in 1 minute

The “Breathe in a Square” exercise helps to calm oneself, which can be an effective method in the treatment of migraines and headaches. This breathing technique is known to lower stress hormones in the body and help get rid of tension in areas such as the neck and shoulders that often contribute to migraine attacks.

The exercise can be performed either sitting or lying down, making it accessible to anyone seeking relief from migraines and headaches. To get started, find a square in the room, such as a picture on the wall, or visualize a square in your mind. This kind of visualization can be part of a broader strategy for treating migraines, where one can also consider the use of migraine medications and keeping a headache diary.

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How to perform the exercise:

1. Start in one corner of the square and breathe in slowly through your nose while counting to 4 inside.
2. Hold your breath as you count to 4.
3. Exhale slowly through your mouth while again counting to 4.
4. Take a break without breathing in while counting to 4.

This simple but effective exercise can help reduce stress and tension, making it useful in the treatment of both common headaches and migraines with aura. Migraine with aura can be particularly bothersome, and this technique can help reduce the visual disturbances and other symptoms that come with it.

Integrating the “Breathe in a Square” exercise into your daily routine can complement other treatments, such as migraine medications, and be helpful for those suffering from Horton's headaches. By combining different methods and tools as a headache diary, one can get a more holistic approach to treating migraines and headaches.