Occipital Neuralgia

Are You Living with Occipital Neuralgia?

If you or a loved one has been living with occipital neuralgia, we know how difficult it can be.

Occipital neuralgia is a neurological condition that usually occurs after an injury to the head or neck, resulting in pinched nerves and tight muscles in the affected area.

As stated by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, “Occipital Neuralgia is a condition in which the occipital nerves, the nerves that run through the scalp, are injured or inflamed. This causes headaches that feel like severe piercing, throbbing or shock-like pain in the upper neck, back of the head or behind the ears.”

If you have been noticing any of those signs of occipital neuralgia, especially if you have recently sustained a head or neck injury, you could be living with this condition. If you have already been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia and you are looking for relief, we can help.

Contact Hilltop Physical Therapy today and read further to discover how our Fredericksburg physical therapists can assist you.

How can physical therapy help me find relief from occipital neuralgia?

At Hilltop Physical Therapy, our physical therapists are highly trained in the treatment of neurological conditions, including occipital neuralgia.

Physical therapy treatments are some of the best non-surgical methods of treatment for this condition. Our Physical therapists can provide massage and manual treatments to the affected area to aid in pain relief and alleviate the frequency of headaches. Many of our patients who have come to us with neurological conditions have found great success in our advanced and holistic methods of treatment.

 Your physical therapist can also provide you with remedies to supplement your PT treatments at home and speed up your recovery time.

Ready to get started?

If you have been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia, or you think you might have this condition, don’t hesitate to contact our physical therapy office today.

At Hilltop Physical Therapy, we are here to provide you with the relief you need, so you can live comfortably once again!