What causes pain in the back of the head?

Beta, in my experience, pain at the back of the head is very often just neck stiffness from using thick pillows or bending over our phones all day. Don't worry too much, but do try using a thinner pillow. If it doesn't get better, please see a doctor.

I hope your headache gets better soon. Please try to rest in a dark room and avoid looking at screens for a while. If the pain is very sharp or doesn't go away, please visit a local doctor.

Sometimes dehydration or severe gastric acidity can trigger a headache that radiates to the back of the head. Make sure you are drinking enough water and eating simple, non-spicy meals. But if it's a persistent, severe pain, please consult a physician.

A gentle massage with warm sesame oil on your neck and shoulders can help relieve tension at the back of the head. However, if you feel dizzy, have blurred vision, or if the pain is unbearable, please skip the home tips and visit a doctor immediately.

I literally just recovered from this last week! It was a occipital neuralgia tension from my neck muscles being super tight. A couple of physiotherapy sessions and doctor-prescribed muscle relaxants sorted me out completely. Go get it checked!

Unless you got hit by a cricket ball, the back of your head is probably just complaining about your terrible posture! Most of the time it is just a tension headache from staring at screens like a zombie. Try stretching, or see a doctor if your neck feels like stone.