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Greater occipital nerve blocks are an effective treatment for cluster headache and migraine. They are given as a small injection of local anaesthetic and steroid medication at the top of the neck or the back of the head. The treatment takes about 15 minutes to administer. Repeat treatment can be performed, generally every 3 months, but this interval can be extended if you respond well to treatment.
Greater occipital nerve blocks can be used to treat both episodic and chronic migraine. They have been shown to be safe and have a long lasting effect. The simplest way to administer a greater occipital nerve blocks is by so-called 'landmark technique' using feel to identify the correct location for the injection. Precision imaging can also be used to guide needle placement when required.
Greater occipital nerve blocks can be used to treat both episodic and chronic migraine. They have been shown to be safe and have a long lasting effect. The simplest way to administer a greater occipital nerve blocks is by so-called 'landmark technique' using feel to identify the correct location for the injection. Precision imaging can also be used to guide needle placement when required.
Greater occipital nerve blocks are a safe procedure. Most adverse effects are mild and transient. The most commonly encountered adverse effects include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Other common symptoms that may occur after injection include dizziness, vertigo, numbness, lightheadedness and worsening headache but fortunately these are rare. A single case has been reported where a patient developed localised alopecia following a greater occipital nerve block.
Greater occipital nerve blocks are a safe procedure. Most adverse effects are mild and transient. The most commonly encountered adverse effects include pain, redness, and swelling at the injection site. Other common symptoms that may occur after injection include dizziness, vertigo, numbness, lightheadedness and worsening headache but fortunately these are rare. A single case has been reported where a patient developed localised alopecia following a greater occipital nerve block.
Clinic location: Duchy Hospital, Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3UP
Clinic location: Duchy Hospital, Penventinnie Lane, Truro, Cornwall TR1 3UP
Contact: 01872 226128
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