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Headaches in the back of the head may be caused by a variety of ailments and injuries. Chronic headaches in the back of the head -- also known as occipital headaches -- are often variants of tension-type headaches or migraines. New-onset occipital headaches are a more urgent concern. Possible causes include blood vessel abnormalities, nerve disorders and serious traumatic injuries.
Tension headaches. Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Stress and tight muscles are often factors in tension-type headaches. These are common symptoms of a tension-type headache: Slow onset of the headache. Head usually hurts on both sides. Pain is dull or feels like a band or vice around the head.