Index Category 02
Interventional Diagnostics for Cervical & Occipital Cephalalgia
Targeting Cervical Spine Drivers of Craniofacial Pain
Cervicogenic headaches originate from referred pain in the upper cervical spine (C1-C3) and are frequently mischaracterized as tension headaches or atypical migraines. Accurate diagnosis requires interventional diagnostic nerve blocks and specialized biomechanical evaluation. For rare trigeminal-autonomic presentations, consult our cluster headache specialists index.
Interventional Care Criteria
- Fluoroscopy-guided greater and lesser occipital nerve blocks
- Atlantoaxial and C2-C3 facet joint diagnostic injections
- Cervical radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for chronic facet-mediated pain
- Specialized cervical spine physical therapy rehabilitation integration
80% diagnostic
accuracy with fluoroscopically guided comparative nerve blocks
6-12 months
sustained relief following targeted cervical radiofrequency neurotomy
72% reduction
in secondary medication dependence following manual rehabilitation
100% of
listed physicians maintain active board certification in PM&R or Pain Medicine
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