What is Ultrasound-Guided Occipital Nerve Blockade (GON nerve blockade) Treatment?

The occipital nerve begins at the back of the neck and runs upward along the back of the head. The occipital nerve has three branches, and its largest branch is the greater occipital nerve (GON). The purpose of GON nerve blockade is to block the greater occipital nerve and prevent headaches.

Which diseases are treated?

Occipital nerve blockade; It is a treatment method used for chronic migraine, episodic migraine, tension-type headache and cluster-type headache, neck-related headache, occipital neuralgia, drug use headache.

What is the purpose of treatment?
Its purpose is to relieve pain and allow the person to return to normal daily activities. It reduces the need for patients to take medications for headaches. In addition, if there are side effects due to chronic painkillers, GON blockade treatment increases the patient's comfort of life.