May: Honoring Mothers and Migraine Awareness By, Dr. Pezhman Roohani

May brings warmer weather, blooming flowers—and the well-deserved celebration of

Mother’s Day. It also marks a seasonal shift that many welcome, but for some,

especially women, it can bring a less pleasant visitor: migraines.

Spring’s changes in temperature, sunlight, and pollen levels can all be common

migraine triggers. Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from migraines, in part due to hormonal fluctuations, which can make this time of year especially challenging for moms.

Migraines are more than just headaches. They involve a complex chain of events in the

brain, including cellular changes, nerve activity, and muscle tension that lead to intense

pain. While environmental and hormonal triggers are common, stress and poor sleep

can also play a role.

This May, as we celebrate mothers, let’s also show compassion for those silently

managing migraines and offer support in meaningful ways.

Relief Is Possible

Many non-medical strategies can ease migraine symptoms: resting in a dark room,

meditation, massage, acupuncture, and maintaining healthy habits like exercise, good

sleep, and nutrition.

For more persistent migraines, FDA-approved medications are available. However, one

of my goals is to help patients manage migraines with minimal medication.

I am a Board Certified Neurologist at Skin Rehab Aesthetics, I specialize in migraine

prevention using neurotoxins like Botox and Xeomin. This treatment is more than

cosmetic—it’s medically proven to reduce migraines. These injections are not just

placed in the common cosmetic areas, but also in key muscles: the temples, back of the

head, neck, and trapezius (the shoulder muscles). Most patients experience relief for

three to four months.

If you or someone you love struggles with migraines, come in for a free consultation.

Let’s find a solution that brings lasting relief—because moms deserve to feel their best.