An estimated 39 million Americans live with migraines. Excessively hot weather can bring on symptoms and trigger an attack. A neurologist explains how to avoid summer migraines and headaches.

More than 37 million people in the United States suffer from migraines. If you’re one of them, you know they can be triggered by different factors, like the weather. But how exactly does the weather play a role?

Do you frequently wake up with a sinus headache, migraine, or joint pain just days before or on the day it rains in your area? If so, you’re not alone. And there’s a good reason why this happens.

Research shows the prevalence of tension-type headaches is about 27% of the general population, while the prevalence of migraines is about 15%. Time is of the essence. You have to take medication right away. So which over-the-counter meds will give you the fastest pain relief?

Migraines cause severe pain or sensation in your head, usually just on one side. About 12 percent of the population suffers from migraines, and there are subtypes of migraines, Butala said. Butala said you should seek medical advice if you have a family history of migraines, suffer multiple migraines a month, or if symptoms persist for days. Physical therapy: Commonly prescribed to help relax the muscles and trigger points to limit migraines or reduce the pain. Butala and other Baptist Health neurologists may refer patients for physical therapy, neuromuscular massage therapy, neurological rehabilitation or acupuncture to treat migraines.