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What Causes a Headache at the Back of the Head?
Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A headache in the back of the head, also known as an occipital headache, can stem from ...
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6 Causes of Pain in the Back of the Head and How To Treat It
Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO Common causes of pain in the back of the head are different types of headaches, like tension, migraine, or exertion headaches. In some cases, pain in the back of ...
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Neurostimulators for the Treatment of Primary Headaches
Occipital nerve stimulation has achieved good results in drug-resistant chronic cluster headache, but less favorable results are achieved in chronic migraine. Occipital nerve stimulation is widely ...
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6 Causes of Pain in the Back of the Head and How To Treat It
like a low-pressure or cervicogenic headache. The pain may also be a sign of a condition like occipital neuralgia, which is nerve-related pain. Medications, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases ...