Medically reviewed by Smita Patel, DO A headache in the back of the head, also known as an occipital headache, can stem from ...

Common causes of pain in the back of the head are different types of headaches, like tension, migraine, or exertion headaches. In some cases, pain in the back of the head can signal a more severe ...

Other kinds of headaches that keep coming back, such as migraines or tension headaches, are often mistaken for sinus headaches. Because the treatment you need depends on the type of headache you ...