Question: how to relieve occipital neuralgia pain?
Answer: Apply ice/heat therapy. Ice therapy may reduce local inflammation and relieve pain. ...  Take NSAIDs. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) are over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin) and naproxen (e.g., Aleve). ...  Give yourself a neck massage.