What causes pain in the back of the head?

Headache is a condition that many friends have encountered. The causes of pain in different parts of the head are also different. There are several reasons for pain in the back of the head, such as cervical spondylosis headache, muscle contraction headache, neuralgia, etc. Patients can first adjust through relieving exercises to see if there is a trend of relief.

1. Cervical spondylosis headache:

This cause is likely to cause pain, with the main headache areas being the back of the neck and occipital area. This is what we commonly call the back of the head. The main cause is cervical spondylitis or bone hyperplasia, which leads to nerve stimulation and compression.

2. Muscle contraction headache:

Also known as tension headache, the main cause of this type of headache is work stress, fatigue, sitting there for a long time to write, think about problems, or long-term computer work, incorrect posture and other factors, which cause continuous contraction of the head, face or neck muscles, resulting in headaches, which will cause pain in the back of the head.

3. Neuralgia:

It is mainly caused by external stimulation, muscle tension and stretching, or infection. The headache is mainly located in the occipital and neck area, causing pain in the back of the head.