Headache and Migraine Treatment

Revive’s own Osteopath Sam, has been experiencing migraines since before she can remember. Since becoming an Osteopath, she realiased she is not alone in suffering from such a debilitating condition, this led Sam to complete further training in the treatment and management of acute and chronic migraines, this specific treatment is called ‘The Watson Approach®’.

With over 200 different headaches recognised by the International Headache Society, the impact to one's life can be substantial, with symptoms ranging from an annoying ache to debilitating pain impacting all five senses. As with many chronic conditions it can take many years of doctor’s visits and treatment modalities, to find what only feels like a temporary solution.

Over the last 20 years, research surrounding headaches and migraines has focussed on the relationship between the upper cervical spine and the brainstem. Dr Dean Watson PhD has been one of the leading minds in this research and in 1997 developed the Watson Approach®.

Dr Watson PhD has found that over 80% of migraine cases are caused by dysfunction in the upper three vertebral joints of the neck. The Watson Approach® is a non-invasive manual therapy methodology that has been taught worldwide for over 20 years, and is used to examine and manage the possible relationship between your migraines and your neck.

The Watson techniques work with the power of ‘reproduction and resolution’. The treatments begin with an assessment of the cervical spine looking for ‘misbehavior’ within the neck that can lead to sensitisation of the brainstem creating migraines. Once dysfunction within the cervical spine is resolved, the treatment moves to desensitisation of the ‘headache centre’ of the brain stem, to stop the recurrence of headaches, migraines and their related symptoms.

The Watson Headache Approach® is the only scientifically validated manual therapy approach that has been shown to affect the underlying cause of headache, migraine and the related sensitisation of the brainstem. To find out more give us a call or book online to get on top of your headaches today!

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Written by:

Samantha Volarich Osteopath | Director of Revive Osteopathy