The sphenoid sinuses are near the base of the skull, and can even spread as far as the occipital bone near the back of the head if they are very large Although the sinuses can become inflamed and cause a great deal of pain, they are vital to keeping our lungs free of debrisSee Spinal Anatomy and Back Pain One common example of nerve pain occurs when a person has a lumbar herniated disc The discs between the vertebrae can herniate and press against a nearby spinal nerve root Leakage of the gellike material inside the disc may also aggravate a nerve See Lumbar Spine Anatomy and PainPain location Most common cause Other possible causes Back of your head or neck Tension headache Migraine Arthritis in your upper spine Occipital neuralgia Top of your head
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