Occipital Neuralgia
Population:
AdultDiscipline:
OTDiagnosis:
Chronic PainNervous System ConditionsOccipital neuralgia is a type of headache with a unique presentation that differs from other headaches such as tension headaches or migraine type headaches. This handout is useful to people with occipital neuralgia and for clinicians who treat this condition. It describes what it is, how to treat it, and what to expect. This printable handout is for occupational therapists working with adult patients, covering Chronic Pain and Nervous System Conditions. Print Resource, US Letter, 2 pages. Members can view and print it.
Use this resource when a patient, family, or colleague asks:
- What are the symptoms of occipital neuralgia?
- What treatments are used for occipital neuralgia?
- How do I differentiate occipital neuralgia from cervicogenic headache?
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