A stellate ganglion block (sympathetic block) is an injection of local anesthetic into the front of the neck. A stellate ganglion block is done to: Diagnose the cause of pain in the face and head, arms and chest. A stellate ganglion block blocks the sympathetic nerves that go to the arms, and, to some degree, the sympathetic nerves that go to the face. This may in turn reduce pain, swelling, color and sweating changes in the upper extremity and may improve mobility.

Your provider may recommend this treatment if you are suffering from Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), Sympathetic Maintained Pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and Herpes Zoster (shingles) involving an arm or the head and face.

Conditions

– Arm Pain
– Post-Shingles Pain

Diagnosis

– Persistent Post Spine Surgery Pain
– RSD, CRPS

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