At Carmen Care, we address nerve pain at its source using gentle, non-invasive therapies that soothe the nervous system and restore lasting relief.
Occipital Neuralgia is a neurological condition that causes sharp, stabbing, or burning pain along the back of the head, scalp, and behind the eyes — often mistaken for migraines. It’s caused by irritation or compression of the greater or lesser occipital nerves, which run from the base of the skull up through the scalp. Episodes can be brief or constant, triggered by movement, pressure, or even brushing your hair.
For many, the pain is intense, exhausting, and unresponsive to standard headache treatments.
Mainstream options usually include nerve blocks, anti-inflammatory medications, muscle relaxers, antidepressants, and sometimes even surgical decompression. While these may dull the pain temporarily, they rarely solve the root issue — and often come with side effects or limited long-term success.
At Carmen Care, we understand that occipital neuralgia is often the result of more than just nerve compression. It may stem from chronic inflammation, toxicity, trauma, or postural imbalances — and true healing must address the whole picture.
Because numbing the pain isn’t the same as healing it.
Because your nervous system can be retrained.
And because you deserve freedom from the daily fear of that next lightning bolt of pain.