Unraveling Sympathetic Nervous System Procedures | It's Not In Your Head Podcast

In this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, cohosts Dr. Dan Bates and Justine Feitelson delve deep into sympathetic injections and how to use them with different pain presentations. They cover the mechanisms and efficacy of specific injections like stellate ganglion blocks, lumbar sympathetic ganglion blocks, and posterior tibial nerve stimulation. They also discuss the application of these blocks to manage complex conditions affecting the sympathetic nervous system such as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), chronic pelvic pain, and more. Listen to learn about the risks, benefits, and real-life applications of these interventions as a patient or clinician.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

00:52 Understanding the Sympathetic Nervous System

02:30 Symptoms and Conditions Sympathetics Treat

04:46 Challenges in Treatment and Research

06:37 Stellate Ganglion Block Explained

10:02 Risks and Considerations

15:08 Lumbar Sympathetic Ganglion Blocks

15:54 Efficacy with CRPS and Justine's experience

16:55 Pelvic Pain and Hypogastric Ganglion Injections

19:55 Risks and Considerations of Pelvic Pain Treatments

20:41 Sympathetic Lumbar Injections and Patient Experiences

23:55 Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Pelvic Pain

26:27 Exploring Splanchnic Ganglion Blocks for Abdominal Pain

29:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-48-pain-procedures-sympathetic-injections

www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com

www.drdanbates.com.au