Causes of Occipital Neuralgia

Cause of Occipital Neuralgia: Occipital neuralgia can result from physical stress, trauma, or repeated contraction of the muscles of the neck. ¹

Triggers list for Occipital Neuralgia: The list of triggers mentioned in source as possible causal factors for Occipital Neuralgia includes:

• Physical stress (type of Stress)
• Trauma
• Repeated neck muscle contraction

Related information for causes of Occipital Neuralgia: Further relevant information on causes of Occipital Neuralgia may be found in the risk factors for Occipital Neuralgia and underlying causes of Occipital Neuralgia.

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from NINDS Occipital Neuralgia Information Page: NINDS

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