From Band-Like Pressure to Shooting Nerve Pain

Morgan_burrows16 Oct, 2025Health

Occipital neuralgia often hides behind the guise of chronic tension headaches. The difference lies in mechanism: muscles versus nerve compression. If your pain is persistent, sharp, tender in the neck, or worsens with movement, it might be neuralgia. Testing via nerve blocks can reveal the true origin. Treating the nerve—rather than just relaxing muscles—can unlock lasting relief.