A study found a link between migraine headaches and nerve compression
in other parts of the body. Nerves in the arms and hands can constrict
around soft tissues and muscles, resulting in pain and loss of function.
Different kinds of nerve compression in these areas affect from 5% to
almost 9% of the population.
Surgical decompression is a common treatment for the condition and can lead
to complete or partial improvement of symptoms.Nerves that surround the
head can also be compressed by surrounding muscles, vessels, and bone.
Decompressing these nerves can lead to improvement or relief from migraine
and headaches.Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to
the palm of the hand is compressed at the wrist.
in other parts of the body. Nerves in the arms and hands can constrict
around soft tissues and muscles, resulting in pain and loss of function.
Different kinds of nerve compression in these areas affect from 5% to
almost 9% of the population.
Surgical decompression is a common treatment for the condition and can lead
to complete or partial improvement of symptoms.Nerves that surround the
head can also be compressed by surrounding muscles, vessels, and bone.
Decompressing these nerves can lead to improvement or relief from migraine
and headaches.Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve that runs from the forearm to
the palm of the hand is compressed at the wrist.
A cross-sectional study involving 25,880 participants found that 34% of
people with carpal tunnel syndrome have migraine, compared to 16% of people
without the syndrome.
Researchers examined how common migraine diagnosis is among those who
underwent nerve decompression surgery for arms and hands.They reported that
those with certain kinds of nerve compression were more likely to
experience headaches caused by migraine.
