12 causes of pain in the back of the head Muscle tension and fatigue – Sitting in one position for long periods of time can lead to sharp pain Arterial problems Arterial problems that can result in severe headaches include the following Injury An injury to the carotid artery, one of the major arteries in the neck, can cause a severe headache on the side of the injury This may also result in a stroke Pain in the neck and back of the head Arthritis Arthritis headaches are caused by inflammation and swelling in the neck area They often cause pain in the Poor posture Poor posture can also cause pain in the back of your head and neck Poor body positioning creates tension Herniated disks
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