Occipital Nerve Block

Occipital nerve block can be considered when migraines or occipital neuralgia are recurrent, poorly controlled by conventional analgesics and preventive medications, or when there are occipital trigger points and radiating pain in the back of the head. The decision is based on the type and chronicity of the headache, previous treatment responses and adverse reactions, coagulation and infection risks, whether unilateral or bilateral treatment is needed, and overall health status, as determined by a comprehensive specialist assessment.