Occipital blockade is a method of blocking the nerve related to the sensation of pain in the head from perceiving the sensation of pain with anesthetic substances. Thanks to this method, the pain sensation in the nervous system that causes the pain is blocked and therefore the pain is stopped.
HOW IS THE OCCIPITAL BLOCKAGE METHOD APPLIED?
While the patient is sitting, the large occipital nerve area at the back of the head, very Local anesthetic is injected with a thin needle. Patients who apply to our hospital are examined, injected and then briefly observed. The application takes around 10 minutes and the entire process takes around 45 minutes. In most of our patients, a single application provides long-term effectiveness, and from time to time, 2nd and 3rd applications are needed.
ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS OF THE OCCIPITAL BLOCKAGE METHOD?
In the occipital blockade treatment, which is a local method. ; Although there is no problem other than numbness in the neck lasting 4-5 hours, rarely dizziness, sensitivity at injection sites or neck pain may develop.
TO WHOM IS THE OCCIPITAL BLOCKAGE METHOD APPLIED?
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Migraine
- People who have migraine disease and do not want to use medication
- People who are inconvenient to use medication
- Liver and /or those with kidney failure
- Those who are breastfeeding,
- Pregnant women,
- People who cannot use painkillers due to digestive system disorders,
- It may be preferred in people with analgesic allergies.
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Cervicogenic headaches
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Tension-type headaches
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It is also effective in patients with cluster headache,
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Occipital neuralgia.
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