Stem Cell Therapy For Occipital Neuralgia | Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell
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Although the exact cause of occipital neuralgia is still unknown, it has been known for quite some time that it can occur in various degrees of severity. If left untreated, occipital neuralgia can sometimes result in permanent damage to the affected area. Even though there are several treatment options available for this condition, stem cell therapy may be considered one of the best. In this presentation, Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell talks about stem cell therapy and how could it help in occipital neuralgia.
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Stem Cell Therapy For Occipital Neuralgia | Dr. David Greene R3 Stem Cell
- 1. PAGE 01 OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA AND STEM CELL THERAPY
- 2. Occipital neuralgia is a rare type of chronic headache disorder. It is defined as pain in the occiput - or back of the head. That pain is in the area of the branches of nerves in the back of the head, the occipital nerves. OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA PAGE 02
- 3. WHAT ARE THE OCCIPITAL NERVES? The occipital nerves begin at the top of your spine. The lesser occipital nerve begins at the top of your spine and travels up your neck, while the greater occipital nerve begins at the top of your neck and travels up to your scalp. PAGE 03
- 4. SYMPTOMS OF OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA PAGE 04 Aching A Burning Sensation Throbbing Pain Behind the Eye Tender scalp Sensitivity to light Intermittent shooting pain Pain when you move your neck
- 5. • Trauma to the back of the head • Cervical disc disease • Tumors in the neck • Blood vessel inflammation • Neck tension or tight neck muscles • Infection • Gout • Diabetes WHAT CAUSES OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA? PAGE 05
- 6. • Chiropractic care • Massage therapy • Over-the-counter medications • Prescription drugs • Injections • Physical therapy • Home remedies • Surgery TREATMENT OF OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA PAGE 06
- 7. IS STEM CELL THERAPY EFFECTIVE Stem cell treatment for nerve damage shows great promise, and it offers significant benefits compared to other, more traditional treatments such as surgery. Studies show that it can reduce the total damage to peripheral nerves and improving tissue regeneration. PAGE 07
- 8. • Exercise and stretch regularly • Make sure you have good posture • If you experience muscle tension, try to relax the muscles and relieve the tension • If you are injured in the neck area, seek medical attention to assess the damage PREVENTION PAGE 08