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Occipital Neuralgia
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Occipital Neuralgia

Get expert care for your Occipital Neuralgia by completing a brief questionnaire and video consult with our medical team.

Licensed providers in all 50 states

Expert-guided, evidence-based treatments

Skip the trip to the doctor's office

Visit options

We'll check any insurance and show you your options before you book.

Video Visit

$25

Est. or $100 w/o insurance

Chat Visit

$30

w/o insurance

Most insurance accepted

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No hidden fees

Available nationwide

What to expect from an Occipital Neuralgia visit

1

Share your health story

Answer a few questions about your goals and concerns. And, we'll gather your full health history from past providers.

2

Meet your clinician

Pick a time that works for you to speak with a licensed clinician. They'll review your health story beforehand, so your visit can be used to listen and dig deeper.

3

Get your care plan

Leave with clear next steps and a personalized care plan. If you need medication, labs, or to see a specialist, your clinician will take care of the details for you.

4

Own your health

Track your progress, schedule follow-ups, and adjust care as your needs evolve. Your care team and General AI is only a few taps away.

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Ongoing support, always available.

You’ll be supported by experienced clinicians who care for a wide range of health needs, from everyday concerns to more complex conditions.

Our clinicians track your progress over time and adjust your care as needed. If medication is prescribed, we’ll manage dosing and monitor for side effects. If lab testing is recommended, we review results and refine your plan accordingly. You’re never left to navigate care on your own.

All your care in one place. That’s the General Medicine difference.

We help you understand your options, connect you to the right clinicians, manage prescriptions, coordinate any needed evaluations, and keep an eye on your overall health along the way. It’s comprehensive care that looks at the full picture — your goals, your history, your lifestyle — and makes it simple to move forward with confidence.

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Reasons to book your occipital neuralgia visit

Sharp, electric head pain that starts at the base of the skull is often occipital neuralgia — not a migraine. Getting the right diagnosis changes everything about treatment.

You have shooting, stabbing, or electric pain at the back of your head or scalp

Pain seems to start at the base of the skull and radiates upward

The back of your head is tender to touch in a specific spot

Neck stiffness or a recent neck injury has accompanied your headaches

Standard headache treatments haven't made a meaningful difference

You want to know if a nerve block could both confirm and treat your pain

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is occipital neuralgia and what causes it?

Occipital neuralgia is a condition involving the occipital nerves — running from the upper neck to the scalp — causing sharp, stabbing, or electric pain in the back of the head, often radiating to the scalp, behind the eyes, or to the forehead. Causes include nerve compression, neck muscle tension, prior head or neck injury, and cervical disc disease.

How is occipital neuralgia different from a migraine or tension headache?

Occipital neuralgia produces a distinct sharp, shooting, or electric pain in a specific nerve distribution — often with tenderness directly over the occipital nerve at the base of the skull. Migraines are typically pulsating and accompanied by nausea and light sensitivity. Tension headaches produce diffuse pressure. A clinical evaluation distinguishes these.

What is the best treatment for occipital neuralgia?

A nerve block — injecting local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid around the occipital nerve — is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Significant, rapid pain relief from the block confirms the diagnosis. For longer-term management, muscle relaxants, anti-inflammatory medications, physical therapy, and nerve stimulation techniques are used.

Can physical therapy help occipital neuralgia?

Yes — physical therapy addressing cervical posture, tight suboccipital muscles, and contributing neck mechanics can reduce nerve irritation and improve long-term outcomes. It is particularly beneficial when occipital neuralgia is driven by muscle tension or posture-related nerve compression rather than structural pathology.

What side effects are associated with occipital neuralgia treatments?

Occipital nerve blocks may cause temporary numbness, scalp hair loss at the injection site (rare), and infection. NSAIDs carry standard GI risks. Tricyclic antidepressants for nerve pain may cause drowsiness and dry mouth. Muscle relaxants cause sedation. Botulinum toxin injections carry a small local weakness risk. Occipital Neuralgia visit What to expect from a Occipital Neuralgia visit
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