Occipital Nerve Block
Occipital nerve blocks deliver targeted anesthetic and steroid medication to treat chronic headaches, migraines, and occipital neuralgia following head or neck injury.
Who Is This For?
- Patients with chronic headaches following head or neck injury
- Individuals with occipital neuralgia
- Brain injury patients with persistent post-traumatic headaches
- Migraine sufferers who have not responded to medications
- Workers with headaches from whiplash or cervical strain
About Occipital Nerve Block
Occipital Nerve Blocks at Advantage Brain & Trauma provide targeted relief for patients suffering from chronic headaches, migraines, and occipital neuralgia — conditions that frequently follow traumatic brain injury, whiplash, and neck injuries.
The procedure involves injecting a combination of local anesthetic and corticosteroid around the greater and lesser occipital nerves at the base of the skull. These nerves are a common source of headache pain, particularly after head and neck trauma.
Occipital nerve blocks are an important component of our comprehensive headache management program, often combined with other treatments including medication management, biofeedback, and physical therapy for optimal results.
Meet Your Occipital Nerve Block Team
Our experienced professionals are dedicated to delivering the highest quality occipital nerve block care.
Who Is This For?
- Patients with chronic headaches following head or neck injury
- Individuals with occipital neuralgia
- Brain injury patients with persistent post-traumatic headaches
- Migraine sufferers who have not responded to medications
- Workers with headaches from whiplash or cervical strain
How It Works
Headache Evaluation
Headache Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment of your headache pattern, triggers, prior treatments, and neurological examination.
Nerve Identification
Nerve Identification
The occipital nerves are identified by anatomical landmarks at the base of the skull.
Injection
Injection
A combination of local anesthetic and corticosteroid is injected around the occipital nerves using a small needle.
Response Monitoring
Response Monitoring
Your headache response is monitored to assess the effectiveness of the block and guide further treatment.
Why Choose Advantage Brain & Trauma
Rapid Headache Relief
Many patients experience significant headache reduction within minutes to hours of the injection.
Diagnostic Value
Response to the block helps confirm that the occipital nerves are contributing to your headaches.
Quick Procedure
The injection takes only a few minutes and is performed in the office with no sedation required.
Repeatable
Occipital nerve blocks can be safely repeated as needed for ongoing headache management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where This Service Is Available
Occipital Nerve Block is available at 7 of our locations
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