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Stellate Ganglion Block in Coppell, Carrollton, and Grapevine, TX

Get upper body pain management solutions with Apex Interventional Pain & Spine.

Stellate Ganglion Block at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine

A stellate ganglion block is a non-surgical diagnostic and pain management approach for face, head, arms, or chest pain. It is an injection containing anesthetic medication directly injected into the stellate ganglion nerve. It is a bundle of sympathetic nerves located in the front of the neck on both sides of the voice box. These nerves that travel along the spine on both sides are linked with several vital involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat and dilation of pupils.

The injected medicine numbs the stellate ganglion nerve, relieving pain and reducing inflammation in the upper body. The stellate ganglion block also boosts blood circulation and flow to the arms.

Stellate ganglion block treatment at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine provides effective and long-term relief for upper body pain, allowing greater mobility, flexibility, and pain-free existence.

Am I a Candidate for Stellate Ganglion Block?

You can be a candidate if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Peripheral vascular disease
  • Phantom limb pain
  • Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Chronic post-surgery pain
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Shingles in your head, neck, arm, or upper chest
  • Hyperhidrosis
  • Raynaud’s syndrome
  • Scleroderma
  • Orofacial pain
  • Meniere’s disease
  • Angina
  • Cardiac arrhythmia
  • Cluster headaches
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Anxiety
Benefits of Stellate Ganglion Block

Benefits of Stellate Ganglion Block

Stellar ganglion block offers several benefits for patients with upper body chronic pain, including:

  • Non-surgical and minimally invasive outpatient procedure
  • Does not require a hospital stay
  • Safe procedure with minimal risks
  • Minimal recovery time
  • Procedure duration is less than 30 minutes
  • Offers long-term pain relief
  • Reduces dependence on pain medications

Risks of Stellate Ganglion Block

Stellate ganglion block is a safe procedure with minimum risks. However, like all medical procedures, it involves certain risks, such as:

  • Bruising and soreness at the injection site
  • Bloodshot eyes
  • Watery eyes
  • Drooping eyelid
  • Blocked nose
  • Scratchy throat
  • Difficulty in swallowing

In rare cases, the risks may include:

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Nerve damage
  • Seizures
  • Collapsed lung
  • Allergic reaction to the medication

What to Expect During Stellate Ganglion Block?

During the stellate ganglion block procedure, you may expect the following:

  • You lie on your back.
  • Medication is administered through IV to help you relax.
  • Your doctor disinfects the neck area.
  • They inject a local anesthetic near your voice box with a thin needle inserted into the treatment area.
  • Using X-ray or ultrasound imaging guidance, they insert another needle to inject the anesthetic medicine into the stellate ganglion nerves.

Once the procedure is completed, your doctor will monitor you for 40 to 60 minutes. Later, you will be allowed to leave with someone driving you home.

A few days after the procedure:

  • Resume mild normal activities.
  • Avoid strenuous activities.
  • Once your voice normalizes, you can start with sipping water and gradually move on to eating solid foods.
Why Choose Apex Interventional Pain & Spine?

Why Choose Apex Interventional Pain & Spine?

Apex Interventional Pain & Spine is a leading pain management center serving Coppell, Carrollton, Grapevine, TX, and surrounding areas. Dr. Mohammad I. Khan, a board-certified physician in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management, and his team offer treatment plans tailored to your specific pain needs. Our acute and chronic upper body pain care includes effective minimally invasive interventional pain procedures such as stellate ganglion block that ensure long-term pain relief.

A few highlights of our exceptional services are:

  • Get Seen Promptly
  • State-of-the-Art Office
  • Convenient Location
  • Insurance Accepted

Receive Long-Lasting Upper Body Pain Care at Apex Interventional Pain & Spine

Do you have chronic upper body pain and are looking for a stellate ganglion block treatment near you? Apex Interventional Pain & Spine offers SGB injections near you in Coppell, Carrollton, Grapevine, TX, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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FAQs

SGB has been known to relieve head, neck, upper arm, and upper chest pain.

The duration of the positive effects of the stellate ganglion block may vary from one patient to another. It depends on several factors, including your specific condition and response to treatment.

While stellate ganglion block may last permanently for some, it usually offers temporary relief.

A stellate ganglion block may cost you around $ 1,000.
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