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Causes. Occipital neuralgia happens when thereâs pressure or irritation to your occipital nerves, maybe because of an injury, tight muscles that entrap the nerves, or inflammation. Many times, doctors canât find a cause for it. Some medical conditions are linked to it, including: Trauma to the back of the head; Neck tension or tight neck muscles
Occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic pain in the upper neck, back of the head and behind the eyes. These areas correspond to the locations of the lesser and greater occipital nerves. Wrapped around the greater occipital nerve is the occipital artery, which can contribute to the neuralgia. The condition is also sometimes characterized by diminished sensation in the affected area.