Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks are indicated for a wide of conditions including chronic daily headaches, chronic migraines, cluster headaches, Tension-Type Headache, TMJ disorders, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Myofascial Pain, Trigeminal Neuralgia, chronic rhinitis and many other conditions. There are many ways to deliver Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) blocks by injection and transnasal approaches. The original description of Sphenopalatine (pterygopalatine) ganglion blocks by Sluder in …
Doctors Discuss SPG Blocks: Their First Personal Experience with Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks.
I recently taught a course in Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks in Seattle Washington to Neuromuscular Dentists. After the 90 minute lecture close to 100 doctors and their teams lined up to have SPG Blocks. This first Video is a dentist who has been in pain most of her life. She does not remember even a single day where she was out …
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: a Safe and Easy Method for the Management of Orofacial pain. Lidocaine SPG Blocks
I have been teaching self administration of SPG Blocks for over 30 years as an effective, patient friendly method of controlling orofacial pain, migraines, cluster headaches, tension headaches, sinus headaches, anxiety and many other common problems. I just came across this article from over 20 years ago endorsing this great technique. The Sphenopalatine Ganglion is also known as the Nasal …
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 …
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 Blocks for treating Headaches, Migraines, TMJ Disorders, Anxiety and Depression
Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks will be the topic I teach at the 19th International Meeting of the International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina The meeting is being hosted by Carlos Capmourteres, DDS, MICCMO, President-Elect, International Section of ICCMO and President, South America Section of ICCMO. Ths SPG course will focus on the Anatomy of the …
Precision Personalized Medical Treatment for Headaches and Migraines
Precision Personalized Medical Treatment for Headaches and Migraines Neuromuscular Approach is Pinnacle of Personalized Precision Medicine. Measurement is essential for precision treatment! “If it is measured it is a fact otherwise it is an opinion” Barney Jankelson founder of precision neuromuscular dentistry. In general treatment for headaches and migraines is far from personalized or precision but rather consists of trial …
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks: Accepted Treatment by American Migraine Foundation.
The following information is from the American Migraine Foundation “The Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) is a group of nerve cells that is linked to the trigeminal nerve, the main nerve involved in headache. THE TRIGEMINAL NERVE IS ALSO KNOWN AS THE DENTIST’S NERVE. THE TEETH, THE PERIODONTAL LIGAMENTS, THE JAW MUSCLES AND THE JAW JOINTS ARE THE LARGEST INPUT OF NOCICEPTION …
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions About SPG Blocks
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks (SPG Blocks, Nasal Blocks or Ptreygopalatine Ganglion Blocks) are used for a wide variety of problems, most commonly headache disorders which affect almost half of the population on a yearly basis. There are multiple methods of delivering SPG Blocks but most are minimally invasive. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks are one of the safest treatment for headaches available. Self-Administered …