Stellate Ganglion Block Procedures on Maui
Minimally invasive treatment designed to reset your nervous system and restore balance.
What is a Stellate Ganglion Block Procedure?
A stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a medical procedure that involves injecting a local anesthetic into the stellate ganglion, a group of nerves in the neck that helps regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls the body’s “fight-or-flight” and “rest-and-recover” responses.
For individuals with chronic stress, PTSD, trauma, or illness, the sympathetic nervous system can become overactive, leading to persistent hyperarousal and health issues. By temporarily numbing the stellate ganglion,SGB procedures on Maui can help reset this imbalance, reduce excessive fight-or-flight responses, and bring the body back into a healthier, more regulated state.
Potential Benefits of Stellate Ganglion Block Treatments
Many patients experience life-changing relief after undergoing a stellate ganglion block procedure on Maui. Reported benefits include:
- Reduction in PTSD symptoms, including intrusive thoughts, hyperarousal, and emotional dysregulation.
- Decreased anxiety and panic symptoms.
- Improved sleep quality and emotional regulation.
- Increased effectiveness of mental health therapy.
- Reduced chronic pain and inflammation.
- Relief from symptoms of dysautonomia, including better heart rate variability and blood pressure regulation.
- Enhanced mental clarity, memory, and focus.
Who May Benefit from Stellate Ganglion Blocks on Maui?
A Stellate Ganglion Block may be recommended for individuals experiencing conditions associated with an overactive sympathetic nervous system, including:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Anxiety Disorders
- Chronic Stress
- Chronic Pain Conditions (such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome – CRPS)
- Depression (especially with heightened physiological symptoms)
- Long COVID Symptoms, including:
- Fatigue
- Brain fog
- Anosmia (loss of smell)
- Dysgeusia (altered taste perception)
- Orthostatic intolerance
- Chronic cough
- Dysautonomia
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
- Migraine
- Excessive Daytime Sleepiness
- Hot Flashes (including those related to menopause or hormonal imbalances)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
What is The Role of Mental Health Care on Maui with SGB Procedures
While SGB can provide profound relief, the best results come from pairing it with comprehensive care. Working with a mental health provider before and after stellate ganglion block procedures helps to:
- Maximize treatment outcomes.
- Address underlying trauma.
- Provide coping tools for long-term stability.
- Support a holistic healing plan.
What to Expect During and After Your Maui Stellate Ganglion Block
SGB procedures on Maui are minimally invasive and take less than 30 minutes. Many patients feel improvements within hours to days, though some may need multiple sessions. Side effects are rare and temporary, such as mild soreness, temporary voice changes, or a drooping eyelid (Horner’s syndrome), which resolves within hours.
Is a Stellate Ganglion Block Right for You?
If you struggle with PTSD, anxiety, chronic pain, or other conditions linked to nervous system imbalance, we invite you to schedule a complimentary 10-minute consultation with our mental health nurse to learn if a stellate ganglion block on Maui is right for you.
Pricing for Stellate Ganglion Block Procedures on Maui
- First Treatment: $1,200
- includes a 20-minute call with the physician prior to the treatment day
- Subsequent Treatments: $975
Please note that the above pricing is per side/treatment. It may take 2 to 4 SGB visits for a complete treatment protocol depending on the condition being treated.
Maui Mental Health Resources
At Maui Longevity RX, we collaborate closely with two dedicated teams of mental health care providers to support patients with integrative care before and after SGB treatments on Maui.
Illuminate Wellness:
https://illuminatewellnessmaui.com
(808) 518-1619
Mindful Living Group:
https://mindfullivinggroup.org
(808) 206-9371
Working with a therapist already? We can provide you with a guide that will help direct them in pre & post integration care.
References
- Effect of stellate ganglion block treatment on post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: A randomized clinical trial. JAMA Psychiatry. (2019). Link
- The use of stellate ganglion block in the treatment of panic/anxiety symptoms with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder: Preliminary results of long-term follow-up: A case series. Pain Practice. (2010). Link
- Combining a stellate ganglion block with prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder: A nonrandomized clinical trial. Journal of Traumatic Stress. (2022). Link
- Stellate ganglion block reduces anxiety symptoms by half: A case series of 285 patients. Journal of Personalized Medicine. (2023). Link
- Comparison of C6 Stellate Ganglion Block vs C6 and C4 Cervical Sympathetic Chain Block for Treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Analysis of 147 Patients. Journal of Neurological Disorder & Stroke. (2020). Link
- The successful use of left-sided stellate ganglion block in patients that fail to respond to right-sided stellate ganglion block for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms: a retrospective analysis of 205 patients. Military Medicine. (2021). Link
- 60 Minutes: SGB: A possible breakthrough treatment for PTSD. Link
- The successful use of bilateral 2-level ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block to improve traumatic brain injury symptoms: A retrospective analysis of 23 patients. Military Medicine. (2024). Link
- Real-time ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block for migraine: An observational study. BMC Anesthesiology. (2022). Link
- Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block for the treatment of migraine in elderly patients: A retrospective and observational study. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. (2023). Link
- Stellate ganglion block rectifies excessive daytime sleepiness: A case report. Journal of International Medical Research. (2022). Link
- Prospective study on ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block improves cerebral blood flow in patients with stroke. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. (2024). Link
- Neurocognitive Performance is Not Degraded After Stellate Ganglion Block Treatment. Military Medicine. (2015). Link
- Analgesic efficacy of stellate ganglion block in head and neck cancer pain: A case series. Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care. (2024). Link
- Stellate ganglion block to mitigate thalamic pain syndrome of an oncological origin. Pain Practice. (2023). Link
- Stellate ganglion block for complex regional pain syndrome treatment after SARS-CoV-2 vaccine: A case report. Cureus. (2023). Link
- A case of severe trigeminal neuralgia: Recovery by means of stellate ganglion block with procaine. Journal of International Medical Research. (2023). Link
- Stellate ganglion block relieves Long COVID-19 symptoms in 86% of patients: A retrospective cohort study. Cureus. (2023). Link
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- Short communication: Stellate ganglion blockade for persistent olfactory and gustatory symptoms post-COVID-19. Local and Regional Anesthesia. (2023). Link
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- Regulation of acute refectory hyperinflammation in viral and other diseases by means of stellate ganglion block: A conceptual view with a focus on COVID-19. Autonomic Neuroscience: Basic and Clinical. (2022). Link
- Effects of stellate ganglion block on perimenopausal hot flashes: A randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Endocrinology. (2023). Link
- Stellate ganglion block with procaine in breast cancer survivors with hot flashes and sleep disturbances undergoing endocrine therapy. Medicine (Baltimore). (2024). Link
- Effect of stellate ganglion injections guided by different approaches on hearing threshold in patients with sudden deafness. American Journal of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery. (2021). Link
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