Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD, Depression and Anxiety
Along with treating pain, Stellate ganglion block injections have shown to be an effective treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other disorders that result from PTSD, most often anxiety and depression.
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Anyone who is struggling with a hyperactive fight or flight response that is always on might benefit from an SGB injection, as it has a numbing effect on the stellate ganglion nerves so this response is muted. The ganglion nerve block resets the brain by giving it a break from the constant stress signals being sent from the nerves so that it can calm down.
Those who seek a stellate ganglion injection may see improved symptoms, along with better sleep, higher quality of life, sharper cognitive function, and stronger relationships.
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I LOVE LOVE LOVE this office. I was helping my mom find a place for her arthritis pain, and I explained to them how bad it was. They were able to schedule me the same week! That's almost impossible at any doctor's office...and then add COVID..... I was thrilled. I took my mom, and everyone was absolutely so sweet and kind
- Donyasha B.
Dr. Rao. I can't find the words to tell you how much he has meant to me. I followed him from an old practice to his very new high tech office. They offer so many different areas of assistance to those with issues from nutrition to spinal surgery...and much more. His office is professional.
- Mom To2
Dr. Roa is such an amazing doctor! During my first visit he never tried to rush through my appt., he genuinely listened to all my concerns and then took his time to explain to me in detail all his recommendations and how they would help me.
- Nikki Walker
In the 3 years as a patient of Dr. Rao, it is my opinion that he is a phenomenal and extraordinary doctor. He keeps up to date with the latest treatment options, will sacrifice time no matter how many are in the waiting room to listen and explain. Dr. Rao has treated multiple patients with rare illnesses, and shows more empathy than any Dr. I’ve met.
- Mom To2
I have now been with Dr. Rao for 13 years. He is the most caring Doctor I have ever been to! Dr. Rao makes you feel very comfortable at all times. I would not want to go to any other Doctor... I go to the Hagerstown location, everyone is very nice
- Theresa R.
The entire staff from the folks at the front desk to the Nurse, to the Physicians Assistant to the scribe that records the visit for the doctor - (great idea so the Doctor can focus on the patient!!!)
- NVA F.
Completely the best care you could want the staff is so pleasant and caring and the doctors have true heart for healing, love being a patient here would give 10 stars if I could & absolutely the most caring during my procedure with Dr B
- Cathern C.
Always friendly, courteous, and efficient service. From the ladies, who work the front desk, to the nurses and the doctors. I've always had a good experience with the Harrisonburg office in Virginia.
Krystal Shaffer
They scheduled my appointment very quickly so that I can get to help that I needed immediately instead of like most places having to wait two to three weeks to get in I called and was able to be seen the next day
- John H.
After transitioning from a pain and spine doctor in Columbia, MD.. The intake staff member at Pain and Spine Specialist made the scheduling a breeze. They were able to get me in within a week.
Rashawn JJ
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How Is PTSD Defined?
PTSD is the response to a traumatic event or series of events that has occurred. PTSD leaves a person struggling to recover from that trauma and can last for months or even years. Symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder are flashbacks, nightmares or unwanted memories, heightened reactions, and anxiety and/or depression. A stellate ganglion block for PTSD reduces the heightened reactions and helps when a person suffering from PTSD is constantly on edge, so they have fewer emotional and physical symptoms.
How Does SGB Help PTSD?
How Is Anxiety Defined?
Anxiety is a natural feeling that humans experience but people can get stuck in an anxious cycle, to the point where it becomes all consuming. Anxiety often accompanies PTSD, as it is part of the fight or flight response and is the body’s way of protecting itself from danger. Anxiety symptoms typically present as an intense and persistent fear or worry about a particular situation. The stellate ganglion block for Anxiety can reduce these feelings by working to ease the overactive amygdala, which is pumping out fear signals in response to the signals it’s receiving.
How Does SGB Help Anxiety?
How Is Depression Defined?
Major depressive disorder is a mood disorder that is characterized by excessive sadness. Depression is often combined with PTSD, as a reaction to trauma. Also known as clinical depression, it negatively impacts the way a person feels, thinks, and acts, so that they struggle to function in their daily life. Stellate ganglion block depression treatments can minimize the effects of the stress hormones being produced, which plays a significant factor in depression. Depression related behaviors induced by chronic stress are mitigated.
How Does SGB Help Depression?
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We are a comprehensive pain management practice that specializes in Stellate Ganglion Blocks for PTSD for chronic pain.
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Stellate Ganglion Blocks for PTSD are often used as an alternative to or in combination with the following treatments.
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At Pain and Spine Specialists, our team of physicians and nurse practitioners are committed to giving you the most effective treatment when treating your pain. We believe that all patients should have access to quality care, and that is why you can find us conveniently located throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
Stellate Ganglion Block Doctors in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia
At Pain and Spine Specialists, our team of stellate ganglion block specialists are committed to giving you the most effective treatment when treating your pain. We believe that all patients should have access to exceptional care. You can find us conveniently located throughout Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Virginia.
