Anatomical Clues in the Gray Zone: Nerve Compression and Other Overlooked Causes

Steve_carell11 Nov, 2025Health

When headache sufferers don’t conform to classic migraine or tension-type criteria, it may be time to look deeper. This piece introduces the concept of peripheral nerve compression—tenderness at nerve exit points, pain triggered by touch or posture, relief from nerve blocks or Botox—as a possible underlying cause.