You may also feel a constant aching, shooting pain, or burning sensation. Pinched nerves, muscle tightness, or a neck and head injury usually cause occipital neuralgia. Other causes include ...

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A headache in the back of the head, also known as an occipital headache, can stem from ...

such as muscle relaxers or anti-inflammatories Surgical treatments, such as occipital nerve stimulation or spinal cord stimulation, which can help reduce pain by producing electrical impulses to ...

TMJ treatment usually involves multiple approaches to release jaw and muscle tension. Learn how self-care, medication, and ...