Could a simple, safe procedure end months of disabling post-concussion headaches?

Posted on December 1st, 2025

Post-traumatic headaches are one of the most disabling and persistent consequences of mild TBI. Many patients try medication after medication with little relief, but a straightforward, office-based procedure can often change that.

In our recent peer-reviewed publication, we evaluated a minimally invasive approach targeting the sensory nerves that transmit head pain. The results were remarkable:

• Average pain improvement: 88% immediately

• Relief maintained at 3 months (73%) and 6 months (78%)

• Several patients experienced complete resolution of symptoms

• No significant side effects reported

Why this matters: For patients with persistent post-traumatic headaches, this quick, low-risk procedure may restore function and quality of life when conventional treatments fall short.

What’s your experience? Have you seen similar benefits using simple, nonpharmacological interventions for refractory headache?

Credit for picture StatPearls Anatomy, Head and Neck, Occipital Nerves. Megan Yu; Shu-Min Wang

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Figures show schematic representation of nerves and ultrasound imaging of the procedure.