For some people, trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, or chronic pain can leave the nervous system in a persistent state of heightened alertness. A Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is a minimally invasive procedure designed to help reduce overactivity within the sympathetic nervous system.
If you are looking for meaningful change, relief from persistent symptoms, and renewed hope, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our team.
The SGB may be worth discussing if you are experiencing symptoms associated with an overactive fight-or-flight response. Many people who consider the SGB describe feeling constantly on edge, easily startled, unable to fully relax or sleep, or physically activated, even when they are in a safe environment.
The SGB may be considered by people experiencing concerns such as:
A stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a minimally invasive procedure that involves injecting a local anesthetic near the stellate ganglion, a group of sympathetic nerves located on each side of the neck. These nerves are part of the autonomic nervous system, which regulate automatic body functions such as heart rate, blood pressure, sweating, and the body’s fight-or-flight response.
The goal of the procedure is to interrupt sympathetic nerve signaling. For many patients, this can help ease physical symptoms associated with nervous system overactivation, creating greater opportunity for healing, more meaningful engagement in therapy, restorative rest, and improved daily functioning.
Individual responses to the SGB vary, and the procedure does not guarantee symptom relief. For appropriately selected patients, potential benefits may include:
Consultation and Clinical Review
Your first step is a complimentary phone consultation with our team. During this conversation, the Quest team will review your symptoms, medical history, current medications, previous treatments, and goals for care. This helps determine whether the SGB may be an appropriate option for you or whether another treatment approach may be a better fit.
Follow-up communication allows us to assess your response to the SGB and determine the next steps in your treatment plan. For some patients, the SGB is one component of a comprehensive approach to care that may also include ketamine therapy, psychotherapy, medication management, integration support, or coordination with your existing healthcare providers.
If you are unsure whether you may be a candidate for the SGB, a complimentary phone consultation is the best place to begin. During your consultation, a Quest representative will answer your questions, learn more about your goals and concerns, and help guide you through the next steps in determining whether the SGB may be an appropriate option for you.
If you’re considering ketamine therapy, the best way to determine if it’s right for you is through a personalized consultation.
Our team will walk you through treatment options, answer questions, and help you build a plan tailored to your needs.
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