Conservative Management of Occipital Neuralgia Supported by Physical Therapy: A Review of Available Research and Mechanistic Rationale to Guide Treatment

Authors

Daniel Deuel, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Andrew Sandgren, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Evan O. Nelson, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Michael Cropes, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Albojay Deacon, Marquette UniversityFollow
Tiffany Houdek, University of Wisconsin - Madison
Alaa Abd-Elsayed, University of Wisconsin - Madison

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-2024

Publisher

Springer

Source Publication

Current Pain and Headache Reports

Source ISSN

1531-3433

Original Item ID

DOI: 10.1007/s11916-024-01288-6

Abstract

Conservative management is consistently recommended as a first line intervention for occipital neuralgia (ON); however, there is limited clinical research regarding conservative intervention for ON. This lack of research may lead to underutilization or unwarranted variability in conservative treatment. This article provides mechanism-based guidance for conservative management of ON as a component of a multimodal treatment approach, and discusses the role of the physical therapist in the care team. It also highlights opportunities for further research to refine conservative management of this condition.

Comments

Current Pain and Headache Reports, Vol. 28, No. 12 (December 2024): 1321-1331. DOI.

Recommended Citation

Deuel, Daniel; Sandgren, Andrew; Nelson, Evan O.; Cropes, Michael; Deacon, Albojay; Houdek, Tiffany; and Abd-Elsayed, Alaa, "Conservative Management of Occipital Neuralgia Supported by Physical Therapy: A Review of Available Research and Mechanistic Rationale to Guide Treatment" (2024). Physical Therapy Faculty Research and Publications. 235.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/phys_therapy_fac/235