Additional Conditions
Headaches (Cephalgia)
Cervicogenic headaches, migraines, tension headaches, and occipital neuralgia, evaluated for interventional treatment when appropriate.
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Clinical Overview
Headache disorders are among the most common neurologic complaints and major contributors to disability. (Source to be confirmed by SCOPES Health clinical team.)
Condition Definition
Headache is a broad symptom set with primary and secondary disorders. Interventional care focuses on chronic/refractory headache patterns with structural or nerve-driven contributors.
Common Causes
Causes include migraine biology, tension mechanisms, cervical structural pathology (cervicogenic headache), occipital nerve irritation, and medication-overuse patterns.
Typical Symptoms
Patterns vary: pressure-band pain in tension headache, unilateral pulsatile pain with sensory sensitivity in migraine, neck-origin radiation in cervicogenic headache, and electric/stabbing occipital pain in occipital neuralgia.
SCOPES Clinical Approach
SCOPES Health evaluates structural, neurological, and nerve-specific drivers. Interventions may include occipital nerve blocks, cervical facet/medial branch procedures, RFA, trigger point care, and selected peripheral nerve blocks.
Recommended Treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a cervicogenic headache?
A headache referred from cervical spine structures, often worsened by neck posture or movement.
Can nerve blocks help headaches?
Yes, when nerve irritation is the driver. Occipital and cervical diagnostic/therapeutic blocks can provide meaningful relief.
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