by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
What Are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A Stellate Ganglion Block is a diagnostic procedure involving placement of local anesthetic near sympathetic nerves controlling the upper body. What are Sympathetic Nerves? Sympathetic nerves control sweating, digestion, circulation,...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
SPG Block – Got Migraines? It’s Time To Start Enjoying Life Again! No Shots! No Pills! No Pain! The sphenopalatine ganglion (SPG) is a bundle of nerves at the base of the brain found to be the root cause for many migraines, cluster headaches, and facial pain...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
What is a Nerve Root Block? A Nerve Root Block, also called a Selective Nerve Root Block, is a procedure where a single nerve root is injected with anesthetic and cortisone mixture. Immediate pain relief from the anesthetic helps confirm the nerve’s involvement in...
by Dr. Azmi N. Nasser | May 18, 2026
Cervical Selective Nerve Root Block Treatment Spinal nerve compression whether due to disc protrusion or bony canal narrowing can produce symptoms of pain, numbness and weakness. Collateral nerve innervation, referral pain and anatomical variations however can make...
by ctw@calvinwilkins.com | May 18, 2026
What is a Cervicogenic Headache? Cervicogenic headaches have symptoms of head pain but stem from the neck muscles. It is often a result of a head or neck injury but may also occur in the absence of trauma. The clinical features of cervicogenic headaches may mimic...