Occipital Nerve Injections

Occipital nerve injections are a treatment to help reduce pain and inflammation around the occipital nerves, which can provide significant relief from headaches, including tension and migraine headaches. At Advanced Pain Consultants in Raleigh, Dr. Sonia Pasi offers this quick, effective procedure to help patients manage and reduce their headache pain.

Dr. Pasi begins the therapy by preparing the patient’s occipital region and disinfecting the area with an antiseptic solution for cleanliness. After that, she proceeds to inject local anaesthesia in combination with steroids to the area in turn dulls pain and minimizes discomfort. Most patients feel minimal discomfort, as the anesthetic makes the procedure as comfortable as possible. The steroid component takes about three to five days to begin working, and patients typically experience pain relief that can last anywhere from a few days to several months, depending on their individual response.

If you’re struggling with chronic headaches, consider scheduling an appointment with Dr. Sonia Pasi at Advanced Pain Consultants in Raleigh to explore your treatment options and find the relief you deserve.