Migraine Go Headache Relief Cap

The Best Migraine Caps for Instant Pain Relief

Hands down, the most common self-administered pain therapy among people with migraine and headache: the trusty ice pack. A new, wearable generation of ice packs for headache and migraine relief allows you to sleep, stand, and move hands-free.

One of these migraine caps just might change your life. You can be freezin’ for a reason, and now with a style that allows you to get relief in public.

Cold Therapy for Migraine Relief

If you’ve ever stepped out into the cold with a headache and thought Wow, that cool air feels great on my head, then you might want to give an ice cap a try. While it’s unlikely to get rid of your migraine attack completely, a wearable ice cap can provide cooling relief, at least temporarily.

What Makes for the Most Effective Ice Pack for Migraine Pain?

As with any migraine treatment, opinions on the best headache relief cap will vary from person to person. Some ice packs use gel for cooling, and others rely on water. Many disposable chemical cold packs lose their heat quickly, although one of our finds (Be Koool) claims it stays cool for eight hours. Those that rely on water are typically less flexible, which makes them difficult to wrap around your noggin.

If you are experiencing frequent head pain and find that cooling therapy provides relief, it’s time to invest in a more serious ice pack, like a wearable migraine cap. With wearable ice packs, it’s easy to get up and go to the bathroom or get a glass of water without removing it.

Wearable hats and wraps keep ice in place while you sit, walk, carry something, or try to sleep. (If your child’s head is large enough, this is also a great option for them, since it’s hands-free.). Many can be used on other parts of the body as well.

Best Wearable Ice Packs for Headache and Migraine

The editorial team at Migraine Again tried out different wearable ice packs to determine which are the most practical for relieving migraine attacks or tension headaches. We evaluated the fit, function, fashionability, storage, and price of each product to give an overall rating.

Listed from lowest to the highest price.

Migraine Be Koool Gel Sheets

Be Koool Gel Sheets are disposable adhesive patches with a cooling compound built in.

• Fit: One size fits everyone. You can use one on the forehead and another on the neck if needed.
• Function: The adhesive patches stay firmly in place. Disposable means they’re single-use and less environmentally-friendly. Expect cooling, not coldness. The manufacturer says they stay cool for up to eight hours.
• Fashion: The sheets are very thin and easy to disguise under a hat or scarf if you need to wear them in public.
• Storage: They fit in a backpack or purse to start relieving pain if you’re out in public or on an airplane when an attack strikes.