What Is an Occipital Nerve Block?

An Occipital Nerve Block numbs the occipital nerves located at the base of the skull. This treatment is highly effective for headache and migraine conditions that originate from nerve irritation in the upper neck and head.

Used For

  • Chronic migraines
  • Cluster headaches
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Headaches radiating from the neck

Benefits

  • Reduces headache intensity and frequency
  • Provides fast relief
  • Minimally invasive and well tolerated

What to Expect

Medication is placed along the occipital nerves using a small needle. Many patients experience a reduction in headache pain within minutes to hours.