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Introducing the Watson Headache Institute

June 1, 2009 by dean · Leave a Comment 

© 2009 & Beyond. Watson Headache Institute, All Rights Reserved.We are the sum of our experiences — and my unparalleled clinical experience (having consulted over 7000 headache and migraine patients – in excess of 28000 treatments – with a range of diagnoses) suggests that neck (cervicogenic) dysfunction is significantly underestimated and can be the cause of various forms of headache and migraine. I believe therefore, that, in the presence of negative medical tests, the necks of all (primary) headache and migraine sufferers should be examined, irrespective of the diagnosis. Whilst this challenges traditionally held medical beliefs, it is incumbent to not only pass on this experience to my colleagues and headache and migraine sufferers, but to support this experience with rigorous scientific research (I am currently a PhD Candidate investigating the role of cervicogenic dysfunction in the mechanism of migraine at Murdoch University, Western Australia).

The Watson Headache Institute was established to increase the awareness of cervicogenic (neck) disorders in headache and migraine by imparting my (and that of others) clinical experience and knowledge as well as undertaking and supporting rigorous clinical and scientific research in this speciality.

© 2009 & Beyond. Watson Headache Institute, All Rights Reserved.

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About dean
Consultant Headache & Migraine Physiotherapist; International Teacher; Director, The Headache Clinic & Watson Headache Institute; PhD Candidate Murdoch University, Western Australia; Adjunct Lecturer, Masters Program, Physiotherapy School, University of South Australia; MAppSc(Res) GradDipAdvManipTher Experienced health practitioners trained in the Watson Headache Approach perform the examination and treatment techniques developed by Dean Watson. These techniques are based on his extensive experience of 7000 headache patients (21,000 hours) over 21 years and are now taught internationally. For your nearest practitioner who has completed training in the ‘Watson Headache Approach’ please refer to the ‘Practitioner Directory’.

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