Headaches, facial pain, and nerve-related conditions can be debilitating—often interfering with your ability to work, focus, or rest. While over-the-counter medications may provide temporary relief, recurring or nerve-based pain requires a deeper evaluation to identify and treat the underlying cause.
Interventional Pain Specialists at CLS Health diagnose and treat a wide spectrum of head and nerve pain conditions, including migraines, occipital neuralgia, and complex regional pain syndromes. Using advanced therapies like nerve blocks, neuromodulation, and targeted injections, we help reduce pain at its source and improve daily function.
Common Causes of Head & Nerve Pain
- Migraines and chronic headaches
- Occipital neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Post-traumatic headache or whiplash-related pain
- Cervicogenic headaches (originating in the neck)
- Peripheral nerve injuries
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Post-surgical nerve pain
- Nerve entrapment syndromes
Spine & Nerve Pain
Treatments for Head and Facial Pain
- Occipital Nerve Blocks: Injected near the base of the skull to relieve pain from occipital neuralgia, cervicogenic headaches, or chronic migraines.
- Botox for Migraines and Chronic Headaches: FDA-approved for chronic migraine prevention; relaxes overactive muscles and helps reduce headache frequency.
Complex & Chronic Pain Syndromes
Advanced Treatments for Nerve-Driven Pain
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS): Provides focused relief for localized nerve pain in the head, face, arms, or legs.
- Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation: Highly targeted therapy for focal nerve pain, including CRPS and pelvic nerve pain.
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS): Often used for patients with widespread nerve-related pain in the limbs or torso.
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks: Helps control nerve-related pain from CRPS or sympathetically mediated pain syndromes.
- Intrathecal Pain Pump: Used for severe, chronic neuropathic pain that hasn't responded to oral medications.
Expert Care for Head & Nerve Pain
Nerve pain is often sharp, burning, or shooting—and unlike muscle or joint pain, it doesn't always respond to rest or traditional therapies. Pain Specialists at CLS Health understand the complexities of nerve-related pain and offer personalized solutions that go beyond surface-level symptom control.
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic migraines
- Cervicogenic headaches
- Occipital neuralgia
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Diabetic peripheral neuropathy
- Post-surgical nerve pain
- CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)
- Phantom limb pain
- Nerve entrapment syndromes (e.g., thoracic outlet, carpal tunnel)
How We Diagnose Head & Nerve Pain
During your consultation, we take time to understand your full symptom history and evaluate possible pain sources. Your visit may include:
- Neurological and physical exam
- Pain mapping and trigger point testing
- Diagnostic nerve blocks to confirm the affected nerve
- Imaging (MRI or ultrasound) to identify structural causes
- EMG/nerve conduction studies, if appropriate
This thorough approach ensures that your treatment is based on a clear and accurate diagnosis.
Treatment Options We Offer
Non-Surgical Procedures
- Occipital Nerve Blocks: Fast-acting relief from headache and neck-based pain.
- Botox Injections for Chronic Migraine: Prevents or reduces headache frequency in patients with 15+ headache days per month.
- Sympathetic Nerve Blocks: Helps manage nerve pain from CRPS or trauma.
Advanced Interventions
- Peripheral Nerve Stimulator (PNS): Implanted device that targets a specific nerve to reduce focal pain.
- Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) Stimulation: Ideal for localized nerve pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments.
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (SCS): Used when nerve pain is more diffuse or affects multiple areas.
- Intrathecal Pain Pump: Delivers pain relief directly to the spinal cord region in patients with severe, medication-resistant pain.
Break Free from Chronic Nerve Pain
Pain Specialists at CLS Health are here to help you find lasting relief using today’s most advanced diagnostic and therapeutic tools. Whether your pain is sharp and sudden or a constant background presence, we’ll work with you to create a treatment plan that fits your life.