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 …
SPG Blocks: Relief from a Decade of Severe Migraines
Patients frequently suffer from severe migraine for years and even decades and a old fashioned inexpensive treatment can give the life changing relief. Often called the “Miracle Headache Cure” Sphenopalating blocks have been around for over 100 years. The last 20 to 30 years have become an era of massive drug therapy and they have fallen by the wayside. This …
Self Administration of SPG Blocks by Patients. The Ultimate in Personal Medicine for Pain
This was originally published as a blog post on http://www.ThinkBetterLife.com. There are multible testimonials on youtube about the effectiveness of sphenopalatine ganglion blocks. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk9Bfz6pklC7_UluWFHzLrg The SPG Block or Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block can be extremely effective at preventing and eliminating migraines. The Sphenopalatine Ganglion is part of the Autonomic Nervous System. It is the Largest Parasympathetic Ganglion and treatment with lidocaine …
Unusual presentation of pain: TMJ, MPD or Neuralgia Symptoms. Diagnostic SPG Block may help in diagnosis.
Christina asks: Tell us about your headaches…: They happen randomly varying throughout different areas in my head. Most of the time they come on quickly n for no obvious reason. I could just be laying in bed doing nothing or I’ve had them come on real strong while I was talking or laughing then quit as soon as I quit …