Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A headache in the back of the head, also known as an occipital headache, can stem from ...
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 ...
Because different nerves are affected (the occipital nerves, which run along the back of the neck and head), the sharp head pain usually affects the back of your head, ears, and eyes. There are ...