Cefaly to prevent migrene

Nowadays it would seem like everyone has physical problems due to the increased use of technology devices. Whether it's because of the wrong sitting position in front of computers, or problems with eye sight. Although migraines can have a lot of reasons, using computers etc too much can be one of them. However, last year, Cefaly was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first device to prevent migraines.


It is only available by prescription, and should only be used for a maximum of 20 minutes per day. Cefaly is a headband-like device, running on battery and sits across the forehead and over the ears. It's using electrodes to stimulate brances of the 'trigeminal' nerve, which has been associated with migraines.
 Dr. Myrna Cardiel, a clinical associate professor of neurology at NYU Langone Medical Center and NYU School of Medicine in New York City says that "This device is a promising step forward in treating migraines, as it addresses an important part of what we believe triggers and maintains a migraine attack,".

The device was developed by Cefaly Technology in Belgium, and promises 71% of the treatments to be successful, and 75% less use of medications.
As this device only came out last year, I assume we will soon see more of this, and see how well it actually works on people.
For more information about Cefaly, visit this page.