How to Stop Headaches Using Science-Based Approaches | Huberman Lab Podcast

Botox Relief

Botox, commonly known for cosmetic use, offers significant relief for tension headaches. Andrew Huberman explains that Botox works by relaxing hyper-contracted muscles in the forehead, temples, and neck, which are often the culprits behind these headaches. This treatment, though seemingly extreme, provides long-lasting relief, sometimes for weeks or months, and is considered safe when administered in low doses 1.

Botox is injected into the muscles themselves, it can provide long lasting relief of certain types of headaches, in particular, tension type headaches.

--- Andrew Huberman

Periodic treatments can maintain its effects, making it a viable option for chronic sufferers 2.

   

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy emerges as a promising tool for managing photophobia and headaches. Andrew Huberman suggests using inexpensive red light bulbs to alleviate the pain and pressure associated with photophobia, a common headache trigger 3. This approach allows individuals to remain active without resorting to complete darkness.

Operating under red light, or I should say living, working, et cetera, under red light would allow you to stay awake, not have to hide under the covers if you're experiencing photophobia.

--- Andrew Huberman

While clinical data is still emerging, red light therapy could potentially reduce the onset of migraines by offsetting early symptoms like aura and photophobia 4.