Treatment Overview

An occipital nerve block is a simple injection used to relieve pain from the occipital nerves. Occipital nerves are at the back of your head and extend up to your scalp. This treatment helps manage chronic headaches, such as migraines, cluster headaches, and occipital neuralgia.

The procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid near the greater and lesser occipital nerves. The anesthetic numbs the area, providing quick pain relief. The corticosteroid reduces inflammation and helps maintain longer-lasting relief. Pain relief can last from a few days to a few months