Somerset, NJ -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/31/2017 -- When looking for pain consultants in Brooklyn, NY that offer cutting-edge pain treatment options and procedures, look no further than the University Pain Medicine Center. In fact, these minimally invasive pain specialists with offices in New York and New Jersey are pleased to announce that stellate ganglion nerve block injections are available to help patients suffering from neck, arm, face, and head pain.
The purpose of a stellate ganglion block injection is to numb branches of sympathetic nerves in a patient's neck that may, in turn, reduce pain, swelling, sweating, and color changes in the upper extremity. The procedure takes just a few minutes and consists of injecting a local anesthetic. However, a physician may also add a steroid medication to help prolong the effects of the stellate ganglion block.
Once the stellate ganglion block procedure is complete, the patient will be monitored for a brief period then sent home. While pain relief will be found soon after the injection, patients who respond well to the first treatment may be encouraged to receive multiple injections to find the maximum amount of pain relief. However, the amount of injections a person receives will ultimately depend on how severe the pain is, and if another disease or ailment is causing the pain and/or swelling.
Those who would like to find out if they are good candidates for this procedure are urged to get in touch with office closest them to schedule a consultation. In addition to stellate ganglion block, the University Pain Medicine Center also offers epidural injections and many other procedures at their office in Brooklyn, NY, as well as their four other locations in New Jersey and New York. To learn more about the practice and what they do, please visit their website or dial 732-823-0028.
About The University Pain Medicine Center
The University Pain Medicine Center is a medical practice that is committed to helping patients manage their acute and chronic pain or recover from their injuries. In particular, they specialize in using minimally invasive techniques treatment options and procedures to help patients find relief from back, neck, knee, hip, shoulder pain, and much more. Their board-certified physicians work out of five office locations in New Jersey and New York, and those who would like to learn more about the practice, or find the nearest location, are encouraged to visit http://upmcnj.com.