Stellate Ganglion Block Capitola
Stellate Ganglion Block and Dual Sympathetic Reset
Are you suffering from chronic pain, CRPS, or PTSD? Stellate Ganglion Block and Stellate DSR (Dual Sympathetic Reset) are procedures to manage pain and autonomic nervous system dysfunction. These treatments are beneficial for individuals suffering from conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pain, and certain vascular insufficiencies. By addressing the sympathetic nervous system, these procedures can provide significant and lasting relief from debilitating symptoms.
Benefits of Stellate Ganglion Block and Dual Sympathetic Reset
Comprehensive Pain Relief: Stellate Ganglion Block and DSR can provide substantial pain relief. Stellate Ganglion Block focuses on a single side, while Stellate DSR targets both sides of the stellate ganglion for a more thorough reset of the sympathetic nervous system.
Effective PTSD Symptom Reduction: These procedures can significantly reduce symptoms of PTSD, including anxiety and hyperarousal, by modulating the body’s stress response. Stellate DSR, in particular, offers enhanced symptom relief by addressing both stellate ganglia.
Improved Blood Circulation: By resetting the sympathetic nervous system, Stellate Ganglion Block and Stellate DSR can improve blood flow to affected areas, promoting healing and reducing symptoms like coldness and discoloration associated with vascular insufficiencies.
Enhanced Functional Recovery: Patients often experience improved mobility and overall function due to reduced pain and sympathetic overactivity.
Minimal Invasiveness: Both procedures are minimally invasive, involve lower risks of complications, and have shorter recovery times than surgical alternatives.
How Stellate Ganglion Block and Dual Sympathetic Reset Work
The Stellate Ganglion Block and Stellate Dual Sympathetic Reset target the Stellate ganglion, a nerve cluster at the base of the neck that is part of the sympathetic nervous system controlling the fight-or-flight response. The patient lies on their back in both procedures, and the skin over the target area is cleaned and numbed. Using fluoroscopy or ultrasound for guidance, a physician accurately locates the stellate ganglion. In the Stellate Ganglion Block, a thin needle is inserted near the Stellate ganglion on one side, and a local anesthetic, sometimes with a steroid, is injected to reduce inflammation. This temporarily blocks the sympathetic nerves, providing pain and PTSD symptom relief that can last from days to months, with repeat injections as needed.
Stellate DSR follows a similar process but involves injections on both the right and left stellate ganglia for a more comprehensive reset of the sympathetic nervous system. This dual approach can offer more extensive and longer-lasting relief, reducing the frequency of repeat procedures. Both methods quickly block sympathetic nerves and alleviate symptoms, promoting improved blood flow, reduced pain, and better functional recovery.
At Harbor Health Center in Capitola, our goal is to help our patients figure out the best treatment plan to improve their condition and quality of life. Our team of professionals is dedicated to getting to know each patient to ensure we provide personalized care. We pride ourselves in delivering excellent, safe, and effective treatments, so you can relax knowing we have your back. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, call us at (831) 200-0880.