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Occipital Nerve Blocks (ONB) in Jacksonville, FL

Injection therapy for migraine and occipital nerve pain

Occipital nerve block injections are used to treat headaches and nerve pain that originate from irritation of the occipital nerves located at the back of the head. Patients experiencing migraines, occipital neuralgia, or persistent headache disorders may benefit from this targeted treatment. Universal Neurological Care provides occipital nerve block procedures for patients in Jacksonville as part of a comprehensive neurological pain management strategy designed to reduce headache intensity and improve daily comfort.
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Occipital Nerve Blocks (ONB) in Jacksonville, FL

What Are Occipital Nerve Blocks?

Occipital nerve blocks are injections placed near the occipital nerves at the back of the head to help relieve migraines, occipital neuralgia, and other headache disorders. These nerves can become irritated or inflamed, leading to pain that radiates from the neck or back of the skull into the scalp and head. By reducing irritation around the nerve, the treatment may help lessen headache frequency and intensity. This procedure is commonly used as part of a broader neurology-based headache treatment plan.

Conditions Occipital Nerve Blocks May Help Address

Occipital Neuralgia

Chronic Migraine

Cervicogenic Headaches

Headache Disorders

Neck-Related Head Pain

Scalp Tenderness

Nerve Irritation

Persistent Head Pain

Migraine Flares

What to Expect from Occipital Nerve Block Treatment

Patients with occipital neuralgia or certain migraine types often feel stabbing or throbbing pain starting at the base of the skull and spreading toward the scalp or forehead. The discomfort may worsen with neck movement or stress.
Medication is injected near the occipital nerves to reduce inflammation and block pain signals traveling from the back of the head.
Many patients experience noticeable headache relief and reduced nerve irritation, helping them return to normal daily activities.
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Safety and Effectiveness of Occipital Nerve Block Treatment

Targeted Nerve Pain Relief

Occipital nerve blocks deliver medication near the occipital nerves to reduce inflammation and interrupt pain signals causing headaches.
TMS therapy

Minimally Invasive Approach

The procedure is performed with a small injection and usually takes only a few minutes in a clinical setting.

Effective Migraine Support

Occipital nerve blocks may help reduce migraine frequency and intensity when other treatments are insufficient.

Why Choose Universal Neurocare

Occipital nerve blocks are not a standalone fix. They work best when the underlying headache pattern is properly diagnosed first. Our neurology clinic in Jacksonville evaluates whether occipital nerve irritation is genuinely driving your symptoms before any procedure is recommended.

This diagnostic-first approach ensures the block is used in the right clinical context, not as a default option. Treatment is then delivered within a full neurological care setting, allowing progress to be monitored closely and therapies combined when your condition requires it.

The result is headache management that adapts to you, not the other way around.


NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar TMS Therapy

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy is a non-invasive medical procedure that involves the use of magnetic fields to stimulate specific regions of the brain. It's primarily utilized as a treatment for various mental health conditions, notably major depressive disorder, where traditional therapies might have proven ineffective. During a TMS session, a coil is placed on the scalp, emitting magnetic pulses that target and activate specific brain areas associated with mood regulation. The procedure is generally well-tolerated and doesn't require anesthesia, allowing patients to resume their daily activities immediately after each session. TMS shows promise as a relatively safe and effective therapeutic option, offering a potential alternative for individuals seeking new avenues in managing their mental health challenges.
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Diagnostic Procedures

Diagnostic Procedures

We offer a comprehensive range of diagnostic procedures aimed at addressing the complex array of neurological conditions that our patients may encounter. We usually refer out for advanced neuroimaging techniques such as MRI, CT scans, and FDG PET Scans. However, we perform specialized electrophysiological studies like EEG and EMG in house. For EEGs, we are able to perform Routine EEGs in the office as well as Ambulatory EEGs at the patient’s house. In addition we can perform Sudo Scans to evaluate for small fiber neuropathy.

On our TBI Diagnostic side, we perform VNG, RightEye Oculometric Testing, Computerized Dynamic Posturography, Cognitive Testing (computerized & in-person), and specialized EEGs such as WAVi EEG and Quantitative EEG. In certain cases, we can also offer the Smell Test (UPSIT) and Heart Rate Variability Testing.

Therapeutic Procedures

Therapeutic Procedures

The therapeutic options at our practice encompass medication management for various neurological indications. We offer Botox injections for conditions such as chronic migraine and spasticity. In addition we perform various nerve blocks and pain procedures such as trigger point injections, occipital nerve blocks, median nerve blocks, etc. We perform sphenopalatine ganglion blocks for our acute Migraine patients. We perform acupuncture for Neurological indications.

TBI Rehabilitation

TBI Rehabilitation

For our TBI rehab, we perform one-on-one traditional cognitive therapy with our Speech and Language Pathologist and Computerized cognitive therapy using Rehacom. We can perform oculometric therapy using RightEye. We can perform Neurobiofeedback using the BrainMaster system. We have the capability for Alpha Stimulation therapy for anxiety and Transmagnetic Stimulation for Depression.

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Occipital Nerve Block Locations We Serve

Riverside

Avondale

Murray Hill

Sunbeam

Hillcrest

Loretto

FAQS

Occipital nerve blocks are commonly used for patients experiencing chronic headaches that originate at the back of the head.
Occipital nerve blocks are often used to treat occipital neuralgia, migraines, and cervicogenic headaches.
Medication is injected near the occipital nerves to reduce inflammation and interrupt pain signals traveling to the scalp.
Patients searching for occipital nerve block near me can contact Universal Neurological Care in Jacksonville, where the procedure is performed by clinicians experienced in neurological headache treatment.
Pain relief can vary depending on the condition, but many patients experience reduced headache intensity for weeks or months.

Occipital Nerve Blocks (ONB)

Struggling with migraines or chronic head pain? Book your occipital nerve block consultation today and explore fast, effective relief options tailored to your condition.
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