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Hello good morning,I'm getting pain at back side of the head. It's very hurting and it is heavy pain. What is the solution?
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Pain at the back side of head can be due to. 1. Occipital Neuralgia : Nerves at back of scalp cause pain due to entrapment. This can be relieved by special injections like occipital block done by Pain specialist. 2. Cervicogenic Headache: Degenerative conditions of cervical spine can cause headache . Diagnosis is by X Ray / MRI of cervical spine 3. Myofascial Pain involving muscles like Trapezius can also cause referred headache. You have not mentioned details of your problem so it's difficult to give a provisional diagnosis. Consult a Pain specialist with details of your condition for further evaluation.
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