Technique applied for pain relief: Ultrasound-guided anaesthetic block of the greater occipital nerve.
The ultrasound-guided anesthetic block of the greater occipital nerve is a precise and safe technique for the treatment of various types of headaches. It uses ultrasound to visualize the nerve and adjacent structures, allowing a targeted administration of the local anesthetic (with or without corticosteroids) to relieve headache.
This is a technique performed in the doctor’s office, with no preparation needed. It involves applying anesthetic to the greater occipital nerve to treat various types of headaches. The greater occipital nerve runs just beneath the skin and over the skull bone at the back of the head. Its superficial location and the use of ultrasound make this a precise, safe, and minimally invasive procedure.
- Portable ultrasound machine with a high-frequency linear transducer.
- Fine needle.
- Local anesthetic.
- Corticosteroid (in selected headache cases).
This treatment can help with various headache types. Before performing it, we always evaluate to confirm the diagnosis and ensure it’s the most appropriate procedure. Main indications include:
- Episodic and chronic migraine.
- Tension headache.
- Cervicogenic headache.
- Cluster headache.
- Post-traumatic headache (whiplash, cervical surgery).
- Occipital neuralgia.
The occipital nerve block typically provides rapid pain relief, which may be felt within minutes up to 2–3 days afterward. In many cases, pain-free periods last weeks or even months, reducing the need for continuous oral medication. The procedure can be safely repeated if pain returns, tailored to each patient’s needs for long-term symptom control.
- Performed in-office with no preparation required.
- Safe procedure with virtually no contraindications.
- Almost no serious side effects.
- No special aftercare: you can resume normal activities immediately.
- Fast-acting and long-lasting effect.
- Reduces need for oral medications.
- Can be repeated periodically.
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Greater Occipital Nerve Anesthetic Block. If you have any enquiries, please do not hesitate to call us on 93 225 19 48. You can also contact us by email at: info@centremedicvilaolimpica.com. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 8:30 pm. We will reply as soon as possible.