# When Even a Ponytail Hurts: The Hidden Connection Between Scalp Pain and Migraine

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Podcast: [Migraine Heroes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/migraine-heroes-chronic-migraine-hemiplegic-migraine-migraine-with-aura-vestibular-migraine-6571347)
Published: 2026-07-22T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why does something as small as brushing your hair or tying a ponytail suddenly feel painful? In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast , host Diane Ducarme explores the hidden link between scalp sensitivity and migraine — and why this pain is not “in your head,” but often a sign of an overwhelmed nervous system. You’ll discover: 💡 Why your scalp can become so sensitive that even gentle touch feels unbearable 💡 How migraine can make normal sensations painful through central sensitization 💡 One simple at-home practice to help calm your nervous system and ease scalp overwhelm This episode helps you understand what your body is trying to tell you — so you can respond with more gentleness, awareness, and support. 🎧 New episodes every Monday and Wednesday 🔗 Discover our work on migraineheroes.com References: The Development of Cutaneous Allodynia During a Migraine Attack (Burstein, Cutrer, & Yarnitsky, 2000): This study explains how allodynia can develop during a migraine attack through progressive sensitization of pain pathways. Read more here . Prevalence and Characteristics of Allodynia in Headache Sufferers (Bigal et al., 2008): This population study found that allodynia is common in migraine and is linked with greater headache frequency, severity, and disability. Read more here . Allodynia in Migraine (Lovati et al., 209): This paper explores how allodynia develops in migraine, linking it to central sensitization and migraine progression.. Read more here . Cutaneous Allodynia in Migraine: A Narrative Review (Mínguez-Olaondo et al., 2022): This review summarizes the mechanisms, risk factors, diagnosis, and clinical importance of cutaneous allodynia in migraine . Read more here . An Association Between Migraine and Cutaneous Allodynia (Burstein et al., 2000): This st…

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