10 Causes of Occipital Neuralgia
Cause #1: Osteochondroma
Osteochondromas are the commonest benign tumors that occur in the bones. The tumors are usually cartilage-capped bony projections. They most commonly affect long bones in the forearm, knee, scapula, and pelvis. Osteochondromas affect about 3 percent of the general population, representing 35 percent of benign tumors and 8 percent of bone tumors.
Treatment includes the surgical removal or partial excision of the outgrowth. Symptoms include limited movements, muscle soreness, paresthesia, and weakness. Osteochondromas can also cause occipital neuralgia due to the physical stress placed on the nerve.
