Migraines affect 36 MILLION men, women, and children in the United States.
If you’ve never had a migraine, chances are you probably know someone who has. Approximately 1 in 4 U.S. households includes someone who suffers from migraines.
The symptoms are so severe and often interfere with the sufferer’s ability to function in everyday life. Migraines can cause intense pain that can last hours or days. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Many times the only way a migraine sufferer can find relief is by retreating to a dark room to sleep and wait for pain medication to kick in. For many, the Headaches come in waves that can last for several days.
What is a Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block?
The SPG block is a very unique procedure where a local anesthetic is delivered to the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) - a group of nerve cells located behind the nose - to relieve headache pain.
The sphenopalatine ganglion contains sensory nerves, which carry sensations such as pain, and autonomic nerves, which control functions such as tear formation and nasal congestion. The SPG is connected to the brainstem and the coverings of the brain called the meninges by the trigeminal nerve, which is the main nerve involved in headache disorders.
Does The Treatment HURT?
Don’t worry, this treatment DOES NOT involve needles!!! The technique used at Wellness One Memphis, PC involves delivering the anesthetic through a thin plastic tube that is placed in the nose. This method is basically painless and the results are almost instant.
TYPES OF HEADACHES
SPG block is used to treat several headache disorders, such as:
Trigeminal neuralgia
MIGRAINES
Cluster headaches
Chronic Tension Headaches
Trigeminal neuropathy
How Long Does The Relief Last?
The duration of pain relief will vary for each patient. Relief from a single treatment may last for a few hours to a few days. The SPG blocks provide the most relief when completed as a comprehensive plan of 8-12 treatments over a 4-6 week period. Relief could last 4-6 months or more.
YES!
Yes, most Insurance companies INCLUDING MEDICARE cover this treatment.
Are You a Candidate for Treatment?
If you have headaches or migraines then chances are very good that you are a candidate for treatment in our clinic. Your initial consultation is a great time for you to work with our team to see if our treatment options are right for you. If you are struggling with headaches right now, you owe it to yourself to take advantage of one of the appointment slots that we have opened this week.
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The SPG block is a very unique procedure where a local anesthetic is delivered to the sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) to relieve headache pain. Many patients are seeing great results, even those who have "tried everything" before.