sit up straight

Ever heard that before? 'Sit up straight' or 'Stand up straight' Come to find out it is very good advice.
Although we can never get rid of all our migraines, unless doctors can find a way to replace our nervous systems, there are some structural problems that can be corrected in order to reduce how many migraines we get. I have very bad posture. Years of kids and lots of pregnancy weight, and lots of computer work hasn't helped.
Come to find out that it isn't just tensing your muscles when you're stressed that causes problems but how you stand and sit. Of course, tense muscles lead to an unhappy nervous system which leads to migraines. When we don't stand or sit properly we are putting unnecessary strain on our muscles that makes them tense. So, even the way you sit and watch TV can add to your migraines.
Since my back pain started, I have been working on my posture. The poor posture I've had all these years has weakened and tensed my muscles to the point that they have started to spasm and cause all kinds of pain and migraines. Correcting my posture has not been an easy task and will take a long time. Not fun, either. But it will be worth it in the end.
It isn't just about standing and sitting straight, although good to do when you think of it, but it is also retraining the muscles to work how they should and relax how they should. I've been doing exercises to strengthen my back and stomach. Sometimes my back gets tired and sore and I have to go lie down just to relax my muscles. Also, sometimes I get over whelmed thinking about all I should be doing to help my frame.
So, it isn't an easy task but one that should make a huge difference.