# Exercise for Migraine: When It Helps and When It Backfires

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Podcast: [Migraine Heroes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347)
Published: 2026-08-24T12:30:00+00:00
Episode link: https://migraineheroes.com/
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## Resource

Exercise can be one of the most helpful tools for migraine prevention, but when your body is already under strain, the wrong intensity can sometimes push you toward an attack. In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , Diane Ducarme explores why movement can both support and challenge a migraine-sensitive nervous system, and how to find the level of exercise that works with your body rather than against it. You’ll discover: 💡 Why regular movement may help reduce migraine frequency , even if some workouts seem to trigger symptoms 💡 The signs that exercise is exceeding your current capacity and it may be time to slow down or adjust 💡 A simple migraine-friendly movement approach you can try at home without pushing your body beyond its limits The goal is not to exercise harder. It is to find the kind of movement that helps your nervous system become more resilient, without tipping it into overload. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: Exercise as Migraine Prophylaxis: A Randomized Study Using Relaxation and Topiramate as Controls (Varkey et al., 2011): This trial found exercise may be an effective option for migraine prevention. Read more here . The Association Between Migraine and Physical Exercise (Amin et al., 2018): This review examines exercise as both a potential migraine trigger and preventive strategy. Read more here . Provocation of Migraine With Aura Using Natural Trigger Factors (Hougaard et al., 2013): This study tested whether exercise and bright or flickering light could provoke migraine with aura. Read more here . What Is the Efficacy of Aerobic Exercise Versus Strength Training in the Treatment of Migraine? (Woldeamanuel & Oliveira, 2022): This analysis compares strength and aerobic exercise f…

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