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Migraine – An Unrecognised Cervicogenic Headache?

September 15, 2009 by dean · Leave a Comment 

Migraine Sufferers have a significantly reduced range of neck movement

Migraine Sufferers have a significantly reduced range of neck movement

It is interesting to note that ongoing investigation into the role of cervicogenic (neck) disorders in migraine sufferers has revealed significantly reduced range of neck movement when compared to non headache sufferers. Just more information to add to the growing body of evidence which supports the possibility that the sensitisation of the brainstem in migraine sufferers may be caused by a neck disorder.

Cheers

Dean

(Bevilaqua-Grossi D, Pegoretti KS, Goncalves MC, Speciali JG, Bordini CA, Bigal ME. Cervical Mobility in Women With Migraine. Headache 2009;49:726-73)

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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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