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Migraine nerve blocks are targeted injections used to help relieve migraine pain and reduce headache frequency. These injections are commonly used when migraines occur frequently or when medications alone haven’t provided enough relief.
At Jacobs Pain Centre in Toronto, migraine nerve blocks may be used as part of a treatment plan for people experiencing recurrent migraines or persistent headache pain.
A migraine nerve block involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic near nerves involved in migraine pain, most commonly the occipital nerves located at the back of the head.
These nerves play a role in transmitting pain signals from the head and scalp. By targeting these nerves, injections may help interrupt pain signals and reduce migraine symptoms.
Migraine nerve blocks may be considered for people who:
Migraine nerve blocks are performed in clinic and typically take only a few minutes.
A small needle is used to inject medication near the targeted nerve at the back of the head. Most people can return to normal activities shortly after treatment.
Treatment plans vary depending on the therapy recommended. Some treatments involve injections targeting nerves or muscles involved in migraine pain, while others involve medications delivered through intravenous infusion.
Many migraine treatments are performed on an outpatient basis and typically take less than an hour.
The injection procedure typically takes only a few minutes.
Response varies between patients. Some people experience improvement for weeks or longer.
Most people tolerate the injections well. The procedure involves a small needle placed near the targeted nerve.
The occipital nerves at the back of the head are most commonly treated.
In some cases, nerve blocks may be repeated depending on the symptoms and treatment plan.
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