The pain may also be a sign of a condition like occipital neuralgia, which is nerve-related pain. Medications, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, surgeries can treat this type of pain.

Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A headache in the back of the head, also known as an occipital headache, can stem from ...

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