Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks have been in use for over 100 years.  The blocks fell out of use for many years as pharmaceuticals became widely utilized for a wide variety of conditions.  Unfortunately, often the the promise of new drugs fell far  short of the expected results  which led to a new renaissance in the utilization of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks. They are primarily utilized for chronic head and neck pain, migraines, vestibular migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches and TMJ disorders. but can also be utilized for multiple  ENT symptoms, Anxiety, PTSD, for treating Essential Hypertension as well as a wide variety of other issues.… Read Full Post

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks have been in use for over 100 years.  The blocks fell out of use for many years as pharmaceuticals became widely utilized for a wide variety of conditions.  Unfortunately, often the the promise of new drugs fell far  short of the expected results  which led to a new renaissance in the utilization of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks. They are primarily utilized for chronic head and neck pain, migraines, vestibular migraines, tension headaches, cluster headaches and TMJ disorders. but can also be utilized for multiple  ENT symptoms, Anxiety, PTSD, for treating Essential Hypertension as well as a wide variety of other issues.… Read Full Post

Trigeminal Nervous System is key to 100% of headaches and migraines.

The standard medical approach considers this a migraine problem where it is frequently a posture and airway issue.

Occipital headaches are extremely common in patients with forward head posture.  Forward head posture can independently lead to symptoms identical with vestibular migraine.  

Forward head posture is also associated with TMJ or Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).  There is also  a close association between small nasopharyngeal airways and TMJ disorders. All of the symptoms of Vestibular Migraine are commonly associated with TMJ disorders as well.

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Trigeminal Nervous System is key to 100% of headaches and migraines.

The standard medical approach considers this a migraine problem where it is frequently a posture and airway issue.

Occipital headaches are extremely common in patients with forward head posture.  Forward head posture can independently lead to symptoms identical with vestibular migraine.  

Forward head posture is also associated with TMJ or Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD).  There is also  a close association between small nasopharyngeal airways and TMJ disorders. All of the symptoms of Vestibular Migraine are commonly associated with TMJ disorders as well.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia is one worst pains known to man and unfortunately it does not respond well to medical treatment and surgical results are varied and carry high risks.

Sphenopalatine Ganglion (SPG) Blocks can be the answer patients are looking for but there is no universal answers.  The use of Self-Administered SPG Blocks (SASPGB) is life changing for many patients.

This link is to a youtube video where Toni describes the instantaneous relief from an SP{G Block and how he learned to Self-Administer SPG Blocks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LLI063y54Io

Tony came in at 8:30 this morning in… Read Full Post

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks: A Game Changer in the treatment, management and elimination of chronic headaches and migraines.
Chronic migraine and severe headaches are common conditions that adversely affect all aspects of Quality of Life (QOL). No available treatments are universally effective and many carry risks of side effects. Sphenopalatine Ganglion Blocks… Read Full Post

Gene has had severe chronic headaches that have been resistant to treatment for over 20 years.  He drove in from Indiana.  He has a history of TMJ disorders and severe wear of his dentition.

He came to Chicago for a consultation visit.  He presented with moderate to severe headache and it could be demonstrated that the pain was exacerbated by pressure on Myofascial Trigger Points as defined by Dr Janet Travell.

Trigger point deactivation eliminated the headache.  The was done utilizing Travell Spray and Stretch with Vapocoolant Spray confirm that much of the pain was referred from Myofascial Trigger points.

The patient reported complete relief… Read Full Post

Burning facial pain is often one of the most difficult pains to address.  Clara discusses in Video how she has used a Neuromuscular orthotic to address her TMJ and Bite issues.

SPG Blocks have been amazing in decreasing stress and anxiety and pain brought on by anxiety.

Her Burning Facial Pain was relieved wiith trigger point injections in taut banda in her right Sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Watch her Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTJmnhwfKKI

Burning facial pain is often one of the most difficult pains to address.  Clara discusses in Video how she has used a Neuromuscular orthotic to address her TMJ and Bite issues.

SPG Blocks have been amazing in decreasing stress and anxiety and pain brought on by anxiety.

Her Burning Facial Pain was relieved wiith trigger point injections in taut banda in her right Sternocleidomastoid muscle.

Wattch her Video:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTJmnhwfKKI