Post-Traumatic Headaches: Treatment
With appropriate medical treatment about 80% to 85% of patients with chronic post-traumatic headache can gain reasonable control of their headaches within 6 to 12 months.

Treatment varies widely depending on the nature and severity of the injury. Biofeedback, physical therapy, and psychotherapy have been shown to provide effective treatment for post-traumatic headache sufferers.  Additionally, a variety of medications are available including beta blockers, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, anti-seizure drugs, serotonin antagonists, or intravenous DHE. Blocking the occipital nerve with a local anesthetic (usually lidocaine) combined with a corticosteroid (such as dexamethasone) may also provide short-term pain relief.