Nerve · Greenwood Village, CO
Occipital Neuralgia Treatment
Sharp, shooting pain from irritation of the nerves at the back of the skull.
Overview
What Occipital Neuralgia Actually Is
The greater and lesser occipital nerves produce a distinctive shooting or electric pain from the base of the skull toward the crown, often with scalp tenderness. It commonly coexists with upper cervical joint problems, and a guided block both confirms and treats it.
Symptoms patients describe
- Shooting pain from the base of the skull upward
- Scalp tenderness on one side
- Pain triggered by brushing hair or lying on a pillow
- A constant ache between the shooting episodes
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Occipital Neuralgia
Spine Injections
Minimally invasive image-guided injections that calm inflammation and restore function.
Learn more about Spine Injections →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more about PRP Therapy →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more about Regenerative Orthopedics →Other Nerve Conditions
Service Areas
Occipital Neuralgia Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Occipital Neuralgia — Questions Patients Ask
Is this a migraine?
It is frequently misdiagnosed as one. A diagnostic occipital nerve block distinguishes them quickly.
Request a Consultation for Occipital Neuralgia
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1-983-210-8167