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June 2014 PMID 24666216

Cervical referral of head pain in migraineurs: effects on the nociceptive blink reflex.

Dean H Watson, Peter D Drummond

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Many discussions highlight the significance of the findings, such as the mention that the research 'de-sensitizes the brainstem,' suggesting its potential importance for migraine treatment. The tone is generally positive and focused, using phrases like 'most significant of my PhD findings' and emphasizing the relevance of the full article, reflecting both high interest and a sense of impact within the community.

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Most discussions positively acknowledge the significance of the findings, especially the PhD research highlighting brainstem desensitization effects.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with posts emphasizing the importance of the topic and referencing the publication as a notable achievement.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific concepts like cervical pressure, DNIC modulation, and brainstem desensitization, indicating active engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Posts imply that the research has meaningful implications for understanding migraine mechanisms and potential treatment paths.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examines how cervical afferent pathways, particularly during migraine episodes, influence head pain and the nociceptive blink reflex, suggesting a potential link between neck pain and headaches.
  • It involved testing interictal migraineurs with passive movements in specific neck segments to induce referred head pain, while measuring their blink reflex responses and pain ratings to understand cervical contributions to migraine mechanisms.
  • Results indicated that applying pressure over certain neck areas affected the blink reflex and pain perception, highlighting that cervical afferents may actively modulate headache symptoms and could be involved in migraine pathophysiology.
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Dean Watson PhD
@WatsonHeadache · X

Does manual cervical pressure activate DNIC modulation of nociception in the Trigemino cervical nucleus in #migraine? No. https://t.co/GWGdtRMSqn #WatsonHeadache

Jul 13, 2019 · 5 likes · 1,376 followers View post →
Dean Watson PhD
@WatsonHeadache · X

Confirming that reproduction & resolution of typical head pain in migraineurs DE-sensitises the brainstem. The most significant of my PhD findings published in the Journal of Head & Face Pain. See full article download https://t.co/dlju51YLX4 #WatsonHeadache #headache

Apr 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,376 followers View post →

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Dean Watson PhD
@WatsonHeadache · X

Does manual cervical pressure activate DNIC modulation of nociception in the Trigemino cervical nucleus in #migraine? No. https://t.co/GWGdtRMSqn #WatsonHeadache

Jul 13, 2019 · 5 likes · 1,376 followers View post →
Dean Watson PhD
@WatsonHeadache · X

Confirming that reproduction & resolution of typical head pain in migraineurs DE-sensitises the brainstem. The most significant of my PhD findings published in the Journal of Head & Face Pain. See full article download https://t.co/dlju51YLX4 #WatsonHeadache #headache

Apr 9, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,376 followers View post →
Dean Watson PhD
@WatsonHeadache · X

Confirming that reproduction and resolution of typical head pain in migraineurs DE-sensitises the brainstem. This was the most significant of my PhD findings published in the Journal of Head and Face Pain. Download full article https://t.co/dlju51YLX4 #headache #WatsonHeadache https://t.co/a72QLNNJ6m

Mar 9, 2019 · 2 likes · 1,376 followers View post →