Non-Invasive Management of Head and Neck Neuralgia – A Scoping Review

Author(s): Dr. Depti Bellani, Dr. Nandini N. Mahesh, Dr. Sanjay Joshi, Dr. Sachin Bagade, Dr. Rushika Jain, Dr. Bhupendra Mhatre

Importance: Head and neck neuralgia is a prevalent condition impacting millions worldwide, necessitating both invasive and non-invasive management strategies. This review focuses specifically on non-invasive approaches.

Observations: Using the International Classification of Headache Disorders (ICHD-3), we categorized neuralgia causing head and neck pain to structure our literature search. Our review identified several non-invasive management techniques, including physiotherapy, pharmacological treatments, Pulsed Radiofrequency, local anesthesia blocks, Botulinum toxin injections, and non-invasive neuromodulation.

Conclusions and Relevance: This review highlights various effective non-invasive strategies for managing head and neck neuralgias, supported by studies published until 2023. These findings emphasize the clinical relevance of tailoring treatment plans to individual patient needs, considering the specific type of neuralgia and optimizing outcomes in clinical practice.