Occipital neuralgia is a nerve-related pain condition causing sharp, aching, or shooting pain in the back of the head and neck.
Care at Central Texas TMJ Facial Pain & Sleep Center evaluates nerve involvement and contributing factors, helping patients understand pain patterns while guiding supportive management strategies.
Occipital neuralgia support can reduce head and neck pain by addressing contributing factors and improving comfort and movement.
Occipital Neuralgia
Occipital neuralgia causes pain at the back of the head or neck that may radiate upward, related to irritation of the occipital nerves.
For patients experiencing sharp or aching pain that begins at the base of the skull and travels upward, occipital neuralgia treatment may help address nerve-related head and neck pain.
Occipital neuralgia care at Central Texas TMJ Facial Pain & Sleep Center typically includes evaluation of nerve involvement and contributing factors.
Occipital neuralgia care timelines at Central Texas TMJ Facial Pain & Sleep Center vary based on nerve involvement and response, with progress assessed over time.
Occipital neuralgia care at Central Texas TMJ Facial Pain & Sleep Center involves identifying contributing factors and providing ongoing support as symptoms change.
After starting occipital neuralgia care at Central Texas TMJ Facial Pain & Sleep Center, patients are monitored for changes in head and neck pain patterns.

