Headaches

Headaches are one of the most common reasons people seek medical care. While many headaches are occasional and manageable, some are chronic and debilitating. At Kansas Pain Management, we specialize in diagnosing and treating head pain that originates from nerves, muscles, and the cervical spine. Our goal is to identify the underlying cause and deliver targeted treatments that offer lasting relief.

Types of Headaches We Treat

Migraine Headache

Neurological Head Pain with Sensory Disturbances

Migraines are a type of headache disorder that causes intense, throbbing pain—typically on one side of the head—often accompanied by nausea, visual changes (aura), and sensitivity to light or sound. Triggers may include hormonal changes, stress, weather, or diet. Chronic migraines can significantly impair daily life and require both preventive and acute treatments.

Cervicogenic Headaches

Neck-Originating Pain That Radiates to the Head

Cervicogenic headaches stem from disorders of the cervical spine—such as joint dysfunction or disc degeneration. This pain is typically felt on one side of the head and neck and may worsen with neck movement or poor posture. It is often mistaken for a migraine but responds better to physical interventions targeting the neck.

Occipital Neuralgia

Nerve Pain in the Back of the Head

Occipital neuralgia is caused by irritation or compression of the occipital nerves, which run from the upper neck to the scalp. It causes sharp, stabbing, or electric shock-like pain in the back of the head, often radiating to the scalp or behind the eyes. Unlike tension or migraine headaches, this condition is neuropathic and often benefits from nerve-targeted treatments.

Advanced Treatments Offered

At Kansas Pain Management, we use evidence-based treatments tailored to the source of your pain:

Physical Therapy – Posture correction and cervical spine strengthening
BOTOX® Injections – FDA-approved for chronic migraine
Occipital Nerve Blocks – Targeted injections for diagnostic and therapeutic relief
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) – Minimally invasive nerve-targeted therapy
Third Occipital Nerve RFA – Specifically used for cervicogenic headaches and occipital neuralgia

Get Back to Living Without Head Pain

Whether you’re living with migraines, neck-related headaches, or nerve pain in the scalp, our team is here to help.

Dr. Mayank Gupta and the Kansas Pain Management team provide compassionate, customized care to restore your comfort and functionality.

📞 Schedule a consultation today to learn more about your headache treatment options.

Treatment Offered By Kansas Pain Management

Kansas Pain Management offers a comprehensive pain treatment plan that is tailored to each patient’s specific needs. The first step is a thorough evaluation, which includes a medical history, physical examination, and diagnostic testing, if necessary.
Treatment options may include medications, physical therapy, injections, or surgery, depending on the underlying cause of the pain.

Kansas Pain Management also offers a range of minimally invasive procedures to help alleviate pain and restore function. With board-certified and fellowship-trained physicians, Kansas Pain Management is committed to providing the highest quality care for patients suffering from pain. We provide comprehensive and personalised treatment options for pain in Overland Park, Lawrence, Leavenworth/Lansing, Kansas City, Ottawa, Missouri, Topeka, Belton and surrounding areas. We also have a new location at Lee Summit Medical Center in Lee Summit, MO.