Headaches, Migraines, and Nerve Pain Treatments

Occipital Nerve Blocks

These injections target the greater and lesser occipital nerves, located at the base of the skull. By numbing these nerves, the block can help relieve:

• Chronic migraines
• Occipital neuralgia (sharp, shooting pain in the back of the head)
• Tension-type headaches

Occipital nerve blocks are often used as both a diagnostic and therapeutic tool to reduce headache frequency and improve quality of life.

Trigeminal Nerve Blocks

The trigeminal nerve is the main nerve responsible for facial sensation—and when irritated, it can cause intense, electric shock-like pain. A trigeminal nerve block may provide relief from:

• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Postherpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)
• Facial pain from nerve injury or inflammation

These blocks may offer long-lasting relief and can be part of a broader pain management plan for facial nerve disorders.

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