Occipital neuralgia is a painful condition that occurs when the occipital nerves that run from the top of your spine to your scalp are compressed or irritated.
Common symptoms associated with occipital neuralgia
- Pain that starts where your head meets your neck.
- Pain that radiates to one side of your head, down your neck and/or back.
- Pain behind your eye.
- Increased sensitivity of your scalp.
Symptoms can be caused by irritation of the occipital nerves
- Spontaneously, as a result of a pinched nerve root in your neck due to an injury or surgery.
- Due to irritation/compression from tight neck muscles. This muscle tightness may be associated with physical or emotional stress.
Treating occipital neuralgia
- Chin Tucks
- Ice or Heat Therapy
- NSAIDs
- Neck Massage
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