Video
This short video shows Suboccipital muscles in the context of “Occipital headache / pain at the back of the head.” Small, deep muscles in the base of the skull, with seizures on the occipital bones and upper cervical vertebrae. This links the muscle’s location and role in movement with the areas where tension or pain may be felt.
Small, deep muscles in the base of the skull, with seizures on the occipital bones and upper cervical vertebrae. The clip places this within “Occipital headache / pain at the back of the head” so it is easier to understand what is happening in the area, not only where symptoms are felt.
Muscle pain is not always local. When a muscle is overloaded or lacks control during movement, tension or pain can also be felt in a nearby area.
This is an educational visual linked to “Occipital headache / pain at the back of the head.” If symptoms keep returning, restrict movement, or their source is unclear, a functional assessment is a more useful next step than guessing.