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Occipital neuralgia comes about when there is excessive pressure or irritation placed upon the occipital nerves. This could very well be because of an injury, or perhaps it could be due to having tight muscles. Inflammation could also be the cause of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that there are plenty of possible causes for this condition and so establishing the exact cause of a specific cause can be challenging at the best of times. Some of the causes listed here are mechanical and some are to do with different processes in the body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to find the correct kind of treatment for a condition such as this, it can be beneficial to work out the root cause. In order to do so, it is obviously always advisable to seek the help and advice of a doctor or medical professional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The possible causes listed here are intended to provide a starting point for that investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Trauma to the back of the head<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Trauma <\/a>to the head can be a cause for the development of this painful and troublesome condition. In order to establish what sort of force might be necessary to do this, it is useful to look at a few examples of trauma to the head and the impact they can have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A person who hits their head off the windscreen or the dashboard may develop this condition over time. A person who suffers repeated head trauma during a game of football, even though the helmet, may also be susceptible to developing this condition. Even a person who simply trips and bangs their head on the floor could find themselves developing the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might have realized by now that any kind of head trauma has the potential to lead to the development of this condition. It\u2019s also worth pointing out that any head trauma has the potential to be absolutely fine too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. \tNeck tension or tight neck muscles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When compared with the effects of a car accident <\/a>or the brutal bashing that an NFL player\u2019s head gets over the course of the season, it can seem a little strange to see that something that is comparatively minor such as tight neck muscles can lead to the same condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strange it may seem, but it is completely true. It\u2019s an important distinction to make as well, as the treatment of occipital neuralgia can depend upon the cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is even more vital though is to ascertain that the condition is present as soon as possible, given that other headaches and migraines can often be misdiagnosed and vice versa as well. In order to make plans for the best form of treatment, the correct diagnosis needs to be established, as does the cause of that particular diagnosis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Neck tension and tight neck muscles mightn\u2019t seem like things to worry too much about, but they can turn into something much worse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. \tOsteoarthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis <\/a>is an incurable condition where the bones degrade at a rate much faster than the body can repair the damage. Whilst the condition is most common in older women, it can affect absolutely anyone at any time in their life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you might\u2019ve guessed from its inclusion in this list, osteoarthritis can also bring with it an increased risk of a person developing certain medical conditions, and occipital neuralgia is just one of those conditions. When managing the symptoms of this condition, a person could do a lot worse than observing the measures they probably already take for their management of osteoarthritis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

These measures may include trying to be as active as the joints will allow and managing the pain. Both of these strategies will help a person to cope with the effects of occipital neuralgia and so it is almost useful to know that the cause of the condition is osteoarthritis, rather than something to be sad about or to dwell on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. \tTumors in the neck<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tumors <\/a>anywhere in the body are everyone’s worst nightmare and whether the tumors are found to be benign or malignant, the threat of these growths is not limited to whether or not they are cancerous, unfortunately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tumors in the neck can cause serious disruption to the nervous system and depend on where they are placed, how aggressively they grow, and how quickly they are dealt with, can even cause a person to develop occipital neuralgia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As if finding a lump or two wasn\u2019t hard enough to deal with, these unfortunate people now have to come to terms with the fact that they will be living with a medical condition that causes all sorts of problems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary concern for people in this undesirable scenario has to be to identify the threat from the tumors, but once this has been worked out, the danger of occipital neuralgia setting in has to be accounted for too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. \tCervical disc disease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cervical disc disease<\/a> can be another cause for the development of occipital neuralgia that you might not have been aware of. The degeneration of discs, the liquid-filled buffers between the vertebrae, is something that occurs at varying speeds in everyone. It is a natural part of the aging process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For many people, this degeneration can happen over time with little or no symptoms, whereas for some people the degeneration can be quick and debilitating with incredible pain being the most troublesome symptom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of cervical disc disease, there is the threat that occipital neuralgia could be triggered, dependant on a few issues to do with how the disc degenerates. If there is leakage or a herniation of the disc onto the nerves, it is easy to see how the condition could be set into motion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A loss of height between two vertebras could also cause irritation or pinching to occur. It\u2019s something to bear in mind for sure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. \tInfection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any kind of infection isn’t good. A person can experience all kinds of infections in every corner of the body. Most infections can be fought off either by the body’s incredible immune system<\/a> or with the assistance of antibiotics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The complications of infection are sometimes only evident after the infection has been treated and the system cleared of any direct trace. Unfortunately, the infection has a habit of leaving lasting damage in some cases. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A little like a flood can wreak havoc for months after the water has receded, infections can leave an unwanted legacy behind that can affect someone for a very long time. One of the potential legacies that infection can leave in its wake is occipital neuralgia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you suspect that you may be vulnerable to infection or indeed to the subsequent development of occipital neuralgia, it is important to seek medical advice at the earliest possible opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. \tGout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gout <\/a>used to be something that virtually everyone suffered with at some point in their lives, but we are talking about medieval times here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gout really shouldn’t be something that we are talking about in the present day but believe it or not, lifestyle choices and external factors have ensured that gout continues to blight people into the twenty-first century. Treating gout is one thing, but protecting yourself from the potential it has to cause further problems in terms of a person’s health is quite another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even after gout has been successfully treated, there is still the danger that it could have triggered occipital neuralgia into developing and taking hold of someone\u2019s immune system. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gout is living on into the present day, and it isn\u2019t limiting itself to sailors and pirates either, meaning that you may need to sit up, take notice and take action to prevent it from causing you bigger problems down the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. \tDiabetes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The resilience and patience of people living with diabetes <\/a>are admirable. Having to constantly check that their blood level is behaving must be a challenge, just as self-injecting with insulin surely must be too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fact that diabetic people do all of this with a smile and hardly a semblance of self-pity is pretty incredible. Even children with diabetes are impressive, taking ownership of their health and their condition from a young age. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It seems unfair then that these people should have to face another complication on top of their diabetes, however that can sometimes be the case. Occipital neuralgia is just as likely to come from diabetes as it is to come from a trauma to the head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sheer variety of possible causes for the development of occipital neuralgia shows just how difficult it can be for doctors and patients to nail down the exact cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Inflammation of Blood Vessels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who experience Occipital Neuralgia may also find that they develop inflammation in the
blood vessels. The increase in blood vessel volume around the cervical spine and muscles in the neck
can compress the cervical nerves. As a result, the affected individual begins to notice the pain
associated with the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


In many cases, this inflammation is temporary and subsides over a few days. However, when the
swelling is at its peak, the affected individual may experience a considerable amount of pain. As a
result, their doctor may treat them with corticosteroid injections to rapidly relieve the swelling <\/a>in the
neck, releasing the trapped nerves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Inflammation of the blood vessels can occur due to many causes. If you notice a sudden onset of the
disorder, with severe pain symptoms, don’t delay your diagnosis; getting to the doctor for a swift
examination and diagnosis are the best way to get your body on to the path to healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Poor Posture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many people who develop chronic pain problems with Occipital Neuralgia suffer from poor posture.
Did you know that sitting is the new smoking<\/a>? And we can see why. Sitting in an office chair for eight
to ten hours a day plays havoc with the muscles supporting your spine and hips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The ligaments in the hips, the hip flexors may shorten, causing problems with your posture. People
that sit in chairs for extended periods every day need to stretch the hip flexors and release the
tension to prevent the shortening effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It’s a good idea to visit a physiotherapist for mobility drills and a massage therapist to release the
tension in your back. Muscular tension can build over the years of your career, resulting in muscular
imbalances that cause shifts in the cervical spine and its support structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Massage therapy helps to release the tight trigger points in your muscles, helping you maintain
proper posture when sitting. Book an appointment with a massage therapist once a month for a
relaxing treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Genetic Predisposition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some people have a genetic predisposition to developing Occipital Neuralgia. If your parents or
siblings experience the problem, then there is a chance that you could too. Some people may have
genetic <\/a>issues with the structure of the cervical spine, handed down to them through their parents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


People with ALS, MS, and other related disorders affecting the strength and integrity of the skeletal
and muscular system can also cause the onset of the condition. If you have Occipital Neuralgia in
your family medical history, make sure you take the necessary precautions to prevent the condition
from happening to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Strengthen your neck and improve its range of motion by looking up stretches on YouTube. Practice
these stretches every day ensure the vertebrae and discs in your cervical spine remain supple and
the muscles supporting the structure are limber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Take special care of your posture, and make sure your sit up straight. Avoid looking down at the
laptop screen, and invest in a desktop monitor to lift your eyes and correct your posture when
working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Athletic Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Athletes<\/a> are at risk of developing Occipital Neuralgia, either during their career or after they retire.
Combat and contact sports involving the use of the neck may cause degradation of the skeletal
structure. Sports like jiu-jitsu, rugby, and wrestling all use the neck extensively, applying pressure to
the joints, and in some cases, manipulating the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


As a result, it’s common for athletes training and competing in these types of sports to develop neck
injuries. These injuries could occur in training or competition, and they may cause the onset of
Occipital Neuralgia. For example, the bulldog choke used in MMA, jiu-jitsu, and wrestling applies a
significant amount of torsion and pressure to the neck in a twisting motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


This choke could shift the joints in the c, trapping nerves. As a result, the affected
individual will notice an almost immediate pain response. Rugby players, especially those in the
tight-five, experience pressure on their necks and back during the “Scrum.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n


As a result, they may slowly degrade the structural integrity of the vertebrae in the cervical spine,
leading to the onset of Occipital Neuralgia in later life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Risk Factors for Occipital Neuralgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As with all nervous system and skeletal disorders, there are a set of risk factors<\/a> making some people
more predisposed to the condition than others. If you find you fall into the following risk categories
for Occipital Neuralgia, consult with your doctor about strategies to prevent it from occurring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u00b7 People that work in office chairs all day.
\u00b7 People that work at laptops all day.
\u00b7 People who are driving long-distance for a living.
\u00b7 People participating in combat or contact sports involving the neck, such as chokes in jiu-jitsu.
\u00b7 People with poor posture.
\u00b7 People with neck injuries.
\u00b7 People with Occipital Neuralgia in their family medical history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Occipital Neuralgia can occur due to the aging process, causing complications with the spine’s
structural integrity, resulting in nerve compression leading to the onset of Occipital Neuralgia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


It can also occur due to a reaction to traumatic injury or poor healing of a neck injury. If you suspect
you have Occipital Neuralgia, make an appointment with your doctor to examine and diagnose your
neck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Diagnosing and Treating Occipital Neuralgia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Occipital Neuralgia is a reasonably rare disorder, affecting around 3 in every 100,000 people each
year. Since it\u2019s such a rare condition, the doctor may confuse it with other cervical spine disorders. It
may take them a few attempts to make the final diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


If your physician diagnosis<\/a> Occipital Neuralgia, they make their recommendations based on the
extent of your condition. In most cases, people with Occipital Neuralgia won’t require surgical
intervention as the issue resolves on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


However, some individuals may experience prolonged pain symptoms, and the doctor may decide to
book you for surgery to attempt to resolve the problem. Occipital release surgery involves the
decompression of the occipital nerves in an outpatient procedure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The patient receives anesthesia for the surgery, with the procedure taking anywhere from two to
three hours. Most patients can go home on the same day without the need for overnight
observation. In most cases, the patient will experience a full recovery in two to three weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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