A chronic pain disorder, occipital neuralgia damages the nerves traveling from the top of the spinal cord to the scalp. At Migraine Surgery Specialty Center, we appreciate how disruptive and incapacitating this disorder may be. Often misinterpreted as a regular headache or migraine, occipital neuralgia is typified by acute, shooting pain in the back of the head and neck, therefore postponing appropriate treatment and relief.

Trauma, muscle tension, or pinched nerves in the cervical spine can all produce irritation or damage to the occipital nerves that results in this syndrome. Typical complaints include a sore scalp, sensitivity to light, searing or throbbing pain beginning at the base of the skull and radiating upward. Usually brought on by simple motions like rotating your head or brushing your hair, the pain might be continuous or come in bouts.

Our specialty at Migraine Surgery Specialty Center is identifying and treating difficult nerve-related headache disorders. For patients who have not responded to conventional treatments, our strategy consists in a comprehensive neurological examination, diagnostic nerve blocks, and sophisticated surgical choices. Our emphasis is on minimally invasive procedures aimed at the underlying cause of nerve compression or irritation, so offering long-term treatment free from significant dependency on drugs.

Although living with occipital neuralgia might be draining, you are not obliged to suffer in silence. Our staff is ready to assist if you have ongoing head and neck discomfort not responding to conventional therapies. Let's construct a customized care schedule meant to bring back your comfort and quality of life.