Overview
Persistent headaches and chronic head pain are among the most debilitating pain conditions yet they are also among the most commonly undertreated. When standard analgesics, physiotherapy, or GP management have failed to provide lasting relief, specialist assessment is essential. Dr Malik has particular expertise in diagnosing and treating headaches arising from the cervical spine and occipital nerves including cervicogenic headache and occipital neuralgia conditions that are frequently misidentified as tension headache or migraine and consequently undertreated. Using image-guided nerve block techniques and targeted interventional therapies, Dr Malik can provide both diagnostic clarity and meaningful, sustained relief for patients across Woking, Windsor, and Guildford.
Conditions Treated
- Cervicogenic headache (arising from the cervical spine)
- Occipital neuralgia (irritation of the occipital nerves)
- Chronic tension-type headache
- Migraine and chronic migraine
- Medication overuse headache
- Post-traumatic headache (following whiplash or head injury)
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Cluster headache
Available Procedures
Greater & Lesser Occipital Nerve Blocks
Ultrasound-guided nerve blocks for rapid relief of occipital headaches.
Cervical Facet Joint Injections
Targeted injections to diagnose and relieve cervicogenic headaches.
Botulinum Toxin (Botox) for Chronic Migraine
NICE-approved Botox to reduce chronic migraine frequency and severity.
Trigger Point Injections
Targeted injections to ease muscle tension driving persistent headaches.
