Stellate Ganglion Block: A Breakthrough in Pain and PTSD Relief at TOPS Institute – Pain Management
Within the continually changing landscape of pain management and mental health, such revolutionary treatments as the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) are having a significant impact on patients' lives. At TOPS Institute – Pain Management, we are experts in leading-edge, evidence-based therapies that not only address pain but also calibrate the nervous system. One of these advanced treatments is the Stellate Ganglion Block—a minimally invasive procedure that is revolutionizing the way we are treating chronic pain and conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). What is a Stellate Ganglion Block? A Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is a clinical procedure that entails the targeted injection of a local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion, which is a cluster of nerves in the lower segment of the neck. This cluster of nerves belongs to the sympathetic nervous system, which regulates numerous involuntary body functions like heart rate, blood pressure, and the stress reaction. By...