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Sympathetic Nerve Blocks

Chronic pain conditions often involve malfunctions of the sympathetic nerves. These nerves regulate blood flow, sweating, and glandular function. Blocks of these sympathetic nerves can provide important diagnostic information, and can also lead to a reduction of the pain. Following are four examples of sympathetic nerve blocks.

  • The sympathetic nerves of the stellate ganglion lie just in front of the spine in the lower neck. Blocking these nerves can help with pain stemming from the face, arms and hands.
  • The lumbar sympathetic nerves in front of the spine of the lower back can be blocked to help with pain originating from the legs and feet.
  • Pelvic pain often involves the sympathetic nerves in front of the sacrum. These nerves can be blocked with injections just above or below the sacrum.
  • The celiac plexus (the solar plexus) is a bundle of sympathetic and sensory nerves that transmit much of the sensation from the abdominal organs. Celiac plexus blocks can help control a variety of chronic abdominal pains.



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