Occipital Neuralgia

This very common painful condition originates in the area around the upper neck and base of the skull. The pain is commonly isolated to the base of the skull area but may also extend partially up the back of the head and also involve the neck and shoulders. This is usually a symptom complex and results after the initial occipital nerve inflammation causes secondary involvement in the adjacent muscles.
      As a common form of “Peripheral Neuropathy” (abnormal function of a nerve outside the brain) this problem has given rise to a large amount of research currently approved by the FDA to explore the use of new techniques in neurostimulation. TPMA is one of a few select sites in the country which have been selected to explore this new way of treating this type of neuropathy .  
      In some cases this condition can result or include, headache. Causes usually involve a history of some form of trauma to the area at some time in the recent or distant past. Some forms of this condition began years before from an injury which some patients do not remember.
      The physicians at Trinity Pain Medicine Associates are highly trained and experienced to diagnose and treat this annoying condition using a variety of interventional techniques and are anxious to help you find relief and return to a better quality of life.

Ashley M. Classen, D.O, F.A.O.C.A.  &  E. Jo Bailey, M.D.
1401 Henderson Street  •  Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Phone 817.332.3664  •  Fax 817.334.0575