SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION BLOCKS ARE EXTREMELY EFFECTIVE FOR TREATING ACUTE CLUSTER HEADACHES. This article (abstract below) describes a patient with Jacob’s Disease. A Second Article from June 2017 “Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in the Management of Chronic Headaches” (abstract below) also discusses effectiveness of the SPG Block. In the first paper The doctor wanted to do a SPG Block thru the Coronoid …
Learn To Self Administer SphenoPalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks: Referral for SPG Blocks from your Doctor
SPG Blocks were featured in the book “Miracles on Park Avenue” but it is often difficult to find doctors who utilize these blocks. It is even more difficult to find doctors who teach patients to Self-Administer these blocks. There is a link below to SPG Block referral forms See Videos of patient stories at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Bfz6pklC7_UluWFHzLrg Self administration is typically done …
Best Migraine Treatment Trick, the SPG Block: Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block for Treatment of Primary Headaches
The autonomic nervous system is intimately involved in migraines, autonomic cephalgias and other primary headache disorders. Commonly associated autonomic symptoms such as nausea, lacrimation, emesis, and rhinorrhea make this very evident. The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) also called Sluder’s Ganglion or the Pterygopalatine Ganglion is an extracranial parasympathetic ganglion with both sensory and autonomic fibers. Basically, a small part of the …
Managing Chronic Headaches with SPG Block (Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block). Life Changing Lidocaine Blocks May Eliminate Your Pain.
Contrary to many current algorithms for deciding which treatment to utilize for Migraine, Autonomic Cephalgias and Chronic Headache Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks should be considered a first line approach to treatment due to their high efficacy and the minimal negative side effects. A new article in Current Pain Management (abstract below) discusses Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in treating Migraine, Facial Pain and …
The Secret Way To Block Migraine and Anxiety
The secret to controlling, stopping or eliminating most migraines, headaches and anxiety is not new but an old, almost forgottoen technique. The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block is more effective overall than almost any of the pharmaceuticals that are currently used and far safer. It was originally discovered by Sluder in 1908 who Scluders’s neuralgia was named for. Today it is believed …
SPG Block relieves Severe Anxiety, Neck Pain and Headaches
The Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block is best known for it’s amazing effects on treating chronic pain anywhere in the body but especially its use for headaches, migraines, orofacial pain and cluster headaches. The positive side effects of SPG Blocks include reduction of anxiety and depression. SPG Blocks are also used to treat PTSD and to assist in withdrawal symptoms from medications. …
SPG Blocks lecture in Buenos Aires
SPG Blocks lecture in Buenos Aires from Ira Shapira 1. ICCMO THE INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF CRANIOMANDIBULAR ORTHOPEDICS BUENOS AIRES MARCH 2017 • SPHENOPALATINE GANGLION BLOCKS • Ira L Shapira DDS, FICCMO, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM 2. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Pterygopalatine Ganglion Meckels Ganglion Nasal Ganglion Sluder’s Ganglion 3. Parasympathetic Ganglia of Head 4. Anatomy PterygoPalatine Fossa SphenoPalatine Ganglion • The Trigeminal Nerve is …
Vasomotor Rhinitis Treatment with SPG Block (Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks)
Vasomotor Rhinitis and Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Originally published on ThinkBetter Life Dr Shapira’s website www.ThinkBetterLife.com Watery rhinorrhea that is easily triggered can be incredibly annoying as the nose apparently runs freely for no reason. Additionally, the symptom of watery rhinorrhea can triggered by hot/spicy food, cold air, and especially by cycling even in not so cold air. Bikers can find …
Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks: Costs
There are many advantages that are widely recognized in using Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks to treat chronic headaches,cluster headaches,migraines, anxiety, TMJ disorders and other chronic pain conditions. One excellent reason to utilize these blocks is cost containment, they are one of the most cost effective and safest treatments for chronic headaches, migraines and cluster headaches. They often offer an alternative to …
Sphenopalatine (SPG) Ganglion Block: Side Effects
Side effects of the Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block are almost always positive not negative. The most often cited effect is a feeling of calmness or peace. Many patients find that their tensions and anxiety drift away. High blood pressure tends to stabilize and A-fib may improve. Some patients describe an effect feeling energized and prefer to self administer after wakening while …