Often termed an occipital headache, pain in the back of the head at the base of the skull can have a variety of causes, from tension and muscle strain to migraines or under lying health conditions like cervical spine problems or even problems with the occipital nerve. It is often described as a dull ache, throbbing pain, or sharp discomfort in the base of the skull. Factors such as po... https://www.manipalhospitals.com/symptoms/pain-in-back-of-the-head/