Stellate Block

Certain nerves run on the front surface of the spinal column. These nerves are involved with many bodily functions that people don’t consciously think about or have direct control over (such as digesting food).

Sometimes a problem with these nerves can contribute to arm or leg pain or pain in the abdomen or pelvis. A sympathetic nerve block involves injecting medication around these nerves. For patients with arm pain, the injection is called a stellate ganglion block.

Patient guidelines (PDF)

Procedure overview (PDF)