In some cases, pain in the back of the head can signal a more severe type of headache, like a low-pressure or cervicogenic headache. The pain may also be a sign of a condition like occipital ...

Occipital lymph nodes are those found on the back of your head. If the swollen nodes are located on the neck below the ear, healthcare professionals may call them posterior cervical lymph nodes.

Medically reviewed by William Truswell, MD Scalp pain or tenderness can have a variety of causes including trauma, psoriasis, dermatitis, folliculitis, infections, or even your hairstyle. Underlying ...