A headache in the back of your neck may be caused by occipital neuralgia Your occipital nerves originate in the upper neck and travel up each side of your head If these nerves get pinched or trapped, you will have neck pain and headaches on the side of your headDr Robert O'Leary answered Pain Management 35 years experience Yes Facial and trigeminal cranial nerves can cause facial numbness but much less likely a cervical neck pinched nerve Consideration of a stroke for face Read More 49k views Reviewed >2 years agoYes Nerves in the upper cervical area can extend into the back of the head (occipital area) which can result in neck pain with combined headaches Seek o Seek o Read More
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