An occipital nerve block is one of the most common procedures to relieve the pain of migraines and chronic headaches. We review the procedure along with benefits, side effects, and precautions.

They may also give you a shot to numb the nerve, called a nerve block, to see if it gives you relief. If it works, occipital neuralgia is likely the cause of the pain.

Occipital nerve modulation: A doctor implants a nerve stimulator to deliver electrical pulses to the occipital nerves. These pulses may help block pain messages to the brain.

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A preclinical study with mice has shown that Gabapentin, a drug that is commonly used in nerve pain could be useful for patients with spinal cord injury. Use of the drug showed improvement in ...