10 Causes of Occipital Neuralgia
Cause #2: Trauma
Occipital neuralgia may happen when there is trauma to the greater or lesser occipital nerves, usually seen in auto-accidents where there is impact on the head from the headrest. The occipital nerve exits the cervical spine to provide sensation to the back of the scalp.
Depending on the severity of the symptoms, medication and nerve blocking injections may be beneficial to help address the symptoms. Patients who experience occipital neuralgia symptoms after experiencing trauma should seek medical opinion to ensure that everything is okay.
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