Using the Stellate Ganglion Block procedure, Dr. Shounuck Patel, DO treats Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Orange County and Los Angeles. His holistic, integrated hands-on approach to functional, and regenerative medicine treatments for orthopedics has had a profound effect on the health of his patients. Learn about the impact, treatment, and procedure associated with Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD.
What is it?
Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blocks (SGB) are showing promise in the treatment of dysautonomia, PTSD, and chronic pain. The stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a bundle of nerves on the front of the neck around the main nerve that controls the sympathetic nervous system, a reflex that promotes a fight or flight response.
According to the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies, it’s well known that during Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) treatment processes, PTSD patients are intentionally and systematically encouraged to approach feared trauma reminders. This has sometimes proved to be difficult to tolerate and causes high dropout rates. However, the use of SGBs may be associated with significantly improved treatment outcomes in conjunction with PE. Stellate ganglion blocks may reduce pain and discomfort for patients by blocking or inhibiting physiological activation, thus helping them cope with trauma reminders and to develop adaptive response mechanisms.
Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD offers life-changing benefits, and it’s time to take advantage of it.
People who have been exposed to extreme stress or traumatic events are likely to experience these symptoms. In some cases, relief is nowhere to be found. The Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) procedure has been proven to relieve symptoms such as continuous sleep disruption, stress, anxiety, general irritability, heightened alertness, weakened concentration, and restlessness. Following a local anesthetic injection in the stellate ganglion, people who undergo treatment Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD often report feeling calm and relaxed in their bodies again. This often results in a better quality of life.
Dr. Shounuck Patel, DO creates a customized PTSD treatment plan that’s right for you. The Stellate Ganglion Block procedure, also known as the Dual Sympathetic Reset, is performed by administering two injections to a group of nerves on one side of the neck. To begin with, the highly trained Dr. Shounuck Patel precisely administers two injections of a local anesthetic through image-guided techniques into the Stellate Ganglion – a bundle of nerves located near the neck’s base. It takes less than 20 minutes to complete the entire process. Patients can experience a restored sense of safety and calm following the treatment by supporting their brain’s natural fight-or-flight response. Stellate Ganglion Block can accelerate the positive effects of other therapies and has been shown to have dramatic effects in many patients.
Symptoms of the fight-or-flight response of the sympathetic nervous system following exposure to stressful or traumatic events can be hard to bear. Individuals who experience trauma-related symptoms are more likely to remain in high gear long after they’ve been traumatized. Dr. Shounuck Patel employs the Stellate Ganglion Block during which the sympathetic nervous system is stimulated to restore normal biological function and address a wide range of severe trauma-related symptoms within a few treatments.
Dr. Shounuck Patel, DO is a leader in the field of orthopedic regenerative medicine.
During your consultation, he will review your symptoms, health history, and desired outcome. His treatment consists of the Stellate Ganglion Block For PTSD, which is designed to reduce overactivity in the amygdala – the fight or flight center, also known as the fear center of the brain. Through the procedure the brain is liberated from the constant state of fight or flight, reducing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder.
Top Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD in Orange County and Los Angeles.
The Patel Center for Functional Regeneration in Orange County and Los Angeles offers sophisticated treatments in regenerative medicine. Dr. Shounuck Patel specializes in the non-surgical orthopedic treatment of injuries and pain conditions. A unique combination of holistic philosophy, functional approach to care, and customized regenerative and osteopathy treatments are used by him to provide comprehensive care to each and every one of his patients. Both centers are dedicated to a patient-centered approach to functional regenerative medicine. From the advanced laboratories to our premier treatment rooms, the center for Regenerative Medicine in Orange County and Los Angeles provides a truly private and comfortable environment to receive Stellate Ganglion Block For PTSD patients.
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