Headache at the back of the head
Headaches at the back of the head, or occipital headaches, often relate to neck tension, cervical spine problems, or occipital nerve irritation. They may radiate from the neck upward.
Conditions that commonly cause headache at the back of the head
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Cervical Spondylosis
Non surgical Neck pain and nerve compression treatment with appropriate Ayurvedic therapies and herbal formulations.
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Fibromyalgia
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Migraine & Headaches
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Common Causes of Headache at the back of the head
- Cervicogenic headache (neck-origin)
- Occipital neuralgia
- Tension-type headache
- High blood pressure
- Cervical spondylosis
When to Seek Urgent Medical Care for Headache at the back of the head
These signs may indicate a serious problem — don't wait, seek medical care right away:
- See a doctor if occipital headaches are severe, recurrent, accompanied by neck stiffness, visual changes, numbness, or if they follow a neck injury.
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