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Occipital Nerve Block for Migraine Relief

Chronic migraines can be debilitating, but effective relief is now closer than ever. St Hugh’s Hospital is proud to introduce our Occipital Nerve Block service - a targeted treatment designed to reduce migraine frequency and intensity.

What Is an Occipital Nerve Block?

An occipital nerve block is a quick, minimally invasive procedure where a specialist injects a small amount of local anaesthetic – sometimes combined with steroid medication – around the occipital nerves located at the back of the head. These nerves play a key role in many migraine and headache disorders.

Benefits of the Treatment

Rapid Relief – Many patients experience improvement within minutes to hours.
Reduced Migraine Frequency – Can significantly decrease the number of migraine days per month.
Minimally Invasive – No surgery, no downtime, and you can return to normal activities the same day.

Suitable for Chronic Migraine – Particularly helpful for patients who have not responded to other treatments.

Who Is This Service For?

This treatment may be ideal for individuals who experience:

Chronic migraines
Cluster headaches
Occipital neuralgia
Medication-resistant headaches

Why Choose St Hugh’s Hospital?

Our specialist clinicians provide:

Expert assessment and personalised treatment plans
A calm, patient-centred environment
Fast access to appointments
Evidence-based care using the latest techniques

Pricing*

Inclusive prices start from: £410

*The prices shown are minimum guide prices only. Diagnostic scans and investigations are not included unless otherwise stated. The exact cost of treatment will be made clear to you before you proceed.

**Please note, the first consultation fee is not included in the procedure price

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If you need to change or cancel your appointment, please let us know at least 24 hours in advance. With sufficient notice, you will have the option to reschedule your appointment.

If your appointment is cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice or you do not attend, the appointment will be forfeited, and you will lose the cancellation fee paid at the time of booking.

In the rare event that HMT needs to cancel your appointment, we will arrange a new appointment for you.