While the statement “Winter is Coming” has an entire fanbase in and of itself, it has an entirely different meaning if you live local to Colorado Springs. You know our weather can be unpredictable. One moment, it’s sunny and dry, then drive a few blocks south and a storm is pouring down! I don’t think we can even be surprised at this point, but it always hits us as a surprise. Especially, when the barometric pressure shifts. For many people, these sudden fluctuations don’t just alter the weekend itinerary, they trigger debilitating migraines or stubborn headaches that just reside in our skulls. At Inspire Movements Massage Therapy, located near Academy Blvd, Chapel Hills Mall, and Pine Creek, we see a clear seasonal pattern with the weather: clients often experience flare-ups during the weather changes. Understanding the who, what, when, where, and why of these changes can make all the difference in the world, and that is our intention at Inspire Movements Massage Therapy.
Why the Weather Triggers Migraines and Headaches
Migraines are never “just in your head” situations. They’re tied to how your nervous system reacts to the shifts in the environment. Colorado’s high altitude and fluctuating climate add additional stress to the body. And, with a lack of electrolytes then barometric pressure hits differently.
Barometric Pressure Drops: As storms roll through, pressure drops outside, which can create expansion in the muscle tissues and blood vessels inside the head, sparking migraines.
Dry Climate: Low humidity dehydrates muscles and fascia, creating tension headaches more commonly.
Seasonal Allergies: Pollen in spring or dust in fall inflames sinuses and triggers cervicogenic headaches. Fun fact, millions of people worldwide are allergic to dust mites and these can cause allergy related symptoms as well.
Cold Weather Posture: We are all guilty of curling up in a ball under a blanket by a blazing fire when it gets far too cold outside. I am guilty of this myself! The winter front sends the shivering spells down our spines that cause the “forward shoulder-hunching” posture to better retain the heat in our bodies, we clench our jaws, the whole 9 yards of stress put on our cervical spine that then extends into our hips and lumbar spine not long after.
Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work
Over-the-counter medications, coffee, and energy drinks may take the edge off briefly, but they don’t end the cycle. While they are great temporary solutions, you need a full circle movement to stop the cycle. If your body is reacting to these seasonal weather shifts, the tension and inflammation created need to be released at the source. Otherwise, the next weather shift or allergy flare just reignites the pain and we’re back to square one. Let’s keep the cycle moving forward and keep the pain at bay for as long as we can.
Massage Therapies That Help Treat Weather-Related Migraines
At Inspire Movements Massage Therapy, we take a results-first approach to your pain relief journey. For seasonal migraines, these techniques work especially well:
Ashiatsu Massage: With each slow, steady stroke, ashiatsu lifts the pressure off the spine, creating space that relieves persistent muscle tension in both the lower back and neck regions that get worse during the cold weather months.
Cupping Therapy: Cupping therapy is the perfect combo with ashiatsu massage because it helps to draw the tension closer to the surface level making this the perfect duo-treatment. Cupping improves circulation, getting life back into the stiff tissues, and it even reduces inflammation that weather shifts amplify.
Red Light Therapy Add-On: Oxygenates the cells while reducing the free radicals (toxins) in the body. RLT increases cellular recovery and calms the inflammation. This is ideal during allergy or pressure-change seasonal shifts. These aren’t just temporary fixes. They reset your body’s stress response to changing conditions.
Consistency is Key Through the Seasons
The truth is Colorado’s weather will keep shifting. But your pain doesn’t have to flare up every time it does. Booking massage sessions every 2 weeks helps your body stay ahead of seasonal triggers—keeping muscles hydrated, circulation flowing, and the nervous system balanced. Think of it like routine maintenance for your body. Staying consistent prevents breakdowns before they happen.
Navigate Toward Relief in Colorado Springs
If you’ve been searching for: “migraine relief near Chapel Hills Mall”, “massage therapy Colorado Springs for seasonal headaches”, “Ashiatsu Massage near UCHealth Briargate” …then you’re in the right place. Inspire Movements Massage Therapy, at 1295 Kelly Johnson Blvd, Suite 250, is minutes from Pine Creek, Cordera, and Academy Blvd—convenient for commuters from Rockrimmon, too.
Take Action Before the Next Weather Shift
Don’t wait for the next storm front to knock you down. Your body is asking for support before the flare-ups begin.
👉 Secure your every-2-weeks session today and give yourself the seasonal resilience you deserve. Your future self, liberated from weather-triggered migraines, will earnestly thank you!