how do you treat occipital neuralgia naturally?
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['Apply heat to your neck.', 'Rest in a quiet room.', 'Massage tight and painful neck muscles.', 'Take over-the-counter anti-inflammatory drugs, like naproxen or ibuprofen.']
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Occipital neuralgia can cause intense pain that feels like a sharp, jabbing, electric shock in the back of the head and neck. Other symptoms include: Aching, burning, and throbbing pain that typically starts at the base of the head and goes to the scalp.
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What causes occipital neuralgia? Occipital neuralgia may occur spontaneously, or as the result of a pinched nerve root in the neck (from arthritis, for example), or because of prior injury or surgery to the scalp or skull. Sometimes "tight" muscles at the back of the head can entrap the nerves.
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Potential treatment options Anti-inflammatory medication can often relieve the symptoms of occipital nerve pain. Physiotherapy and massage can also relieve the pain. Nerve blocks are another option. Here, a neurologist injects local anaesthetic into the occipital nerve at the back of the head.
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['Limit your screen time. ... ', 'Stay hydrated and eat regularly. ... ', 'Identify potential trigger foods and optimise your diet. ... ', 'Explore the stress-relieving benefits of aromatherapy. ... ', 'Keep track with a headache diary. ... ', 'Put wellbeing first with self-care. ... ', 'Try experimenting with crystal healing.']
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Can occiptal neuralgia be cured? For most people, conservative therapy or occipital nerve blocks are quite effective in relieving their pain. For others, more invasive therapies can be quite successful. As with many other conditions, the response to treatments can vary widely.
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Occipital neuralgia It is suspected that tense muscles or ligaments may press against the nerve, causing irritation, inflammation and subsequent pain. Other causes may include viral infection, trauma to the neck or bad posture.
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['Electrical stimulating devices. These machines ease pain by sending low-voltage electricity to your nerves. ... ', 'A soft neck brace or collar to limit movement.', 'Massage and muscle relaxation techniques.', 'Deep breathing.', 'Stretching.']
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Background and purpose: Neuropathic pain can be the presenting feature or occur during relapses of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The association of trigeminal neuralgia with MS has been well documented and is typically related to a pontine lesion. Limited data exists regarding occipital neuralgia in patients with MS.
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['Apply heat or ice to the painful area. ... ', 'Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.', 'Keep moving, but avoid jerking or painful activities. ... ', 'Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear.']
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Neurological causes Occipital neuralgia: There are two occipital nerves in the spine of your upper neck that run through the muscles to your scalp. Irritation of one of these nerves can cause shooting, electric, or tingling pain. Often the pain will be on only one side of your head.
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One advantage of topical treatments is that you can apply them precisely where you need relief. Painkilling medicines. Some people with neuropathic pain turn to familiar over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen.
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['Rest. ... ', 'Heat or cold. ... ', 'Over-the-counter pain medications. ... ', 'Prescription medications. ... ', 'Muscle relaxants. ... ', 'Injections.']
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['Try a Cold Pack. If you have a migraine, place a cold pack on your forehead. ... ', 'Use a Heating Pad or Hot Compress. ... ', 'Ease Pressure on Your Scalp or Head. ... ', 'Dim the Lights. ... ', 'Try Not to Chew. ... ', 'Get Some Caffeine. ... ', 'Practice Relaxation. ... ', 'Take Some Ginger.']
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Neurological causes Nerve problems can sometimes be the source of head pain. Occipital neuralgia: The occipital nerves run from the top of your spinal cord, up your neck, to the base of your skull. Irritation of these nerves can cause an intense, severe, stabbing pain in the back of your head or the base of your skull.
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Treatment. Treatment of occipital neuralgia aims to alleviate the pain; however, it is not a cure. Interventions can be surgical or non-surgical.
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In occipital neuralgia, there are paroxysms of severe occipital pain, that often resemble severe migraines. The pain may be so severe that blood pressure rises to extreme levels. Some authors report eye pain from occipital neuralgia. (Mason et al, 2004), and even dental pain has been reported (Sulfaro et al, 1995).