How To Manage Repeated Headaches In Children

Relaxation Techniques

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Many headaches respond well to rest and relaxation. Encourage children to manage stress through physical exercise and sports, breathing exercises, and visualization. Progressive muscle relaxation can be used to tense up muscles and then relax them to keep the body stress free. Visualization includes forming positive mental images to take children on a peaceful journey away from their pain. For example, if children like the ocean, have them visualize the water to help calm them down and refocus their pain..

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