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I get sharp pain in the back of my head more on right side.it comes and goes.also my neck is sometime stiff and can't move in any direction.thank you?
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Occipital neuralgia: hi Amila, You may have an irritation of one of your occipital nerves. These nerves are formed from upper nerve roots of the cervical spine, and they course through a couple of layers of neck musculature to innervate your scalp. You may have some tight neck muscles compressing this nerve intermittently. Try icing your neck, physical therapy, or see a dr for an occipital nerve block procedure.
Answered 1/19/2016
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