Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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Living With PTSD
70 percent of adults experience at least one traumatic event in their lifetime.

20 percent of people who experience a traumatic event will develop PTSD
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Not Just Our Military
Often times first responders such as fire fighters, police and EMS are not only faced with the trauma of the event but the stress of the situation that follows to ensure public safety.
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An Innovative Approach To Treating PTSD is Here!

An exciting recent innovation offers promising potential to treat symptoms of PTSD!

The Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is a procedure which places an anesthetic agent on the Stellate Ganglion.

Minimally invasive and completed in as little as 30 minutes, SGB offers years of relief from PTSD symptoms.

PTSD Is More Common than You Think…

PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) is a mental health disorder related to a stressful or traumatic event. Symptoms can include intrusive thoughts, avoidance of reminders, negative thoughts and feelings, and reckless or self-destructive tendencies. Although often associated with combat veterans, PTSD affects many individuals outside the military experience as well.

Abuse

Care for Abuse PTSDThose who have suffered from abusive tramautic experiences such as rape or domestic violence may suffer from PTSD

First Responders

First Responders and PTSDPolice, firefighters, EMS and others may suffer from PTSD following exposure to natural disasters, mass casualty events or accidents

Combat Exposure

Care for PTSD victums in New JerseryBetween 11-20% of recent combat veterans suffer from PTSD (US Dept of Veterans affairs

Accident Victims

PTSD after Car AccidentThose who have experienced accidents at the workplace or home, car accidents, or other traumatic events may develop the symptoms of PTSD

What if PTSD is Left Untreated?

For some, the symptoms of PTSD dissipate over time. If psychological symptoms have not subsided within the first year, the chances of an untreated recovery are thin. Self destructive actions and social consequences of these symptoms can progressively worsen over time. Treatment is available for those that need it.

What is a Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)?

Commonly known as a sympathetic block, Stellate Ganglion Block is a low-risk 30 minute procedure which involves placing an anesthetic agent on the stellate ganglion. This injection targets a collection of nerves in the neck, and regulates the activation of the amygdala, which plays a key role in how we experience emotions.

The Process

In conjunction with traditional mental health treatment, Stellate Ganglion Block has the potential to relieve PTSD symptoms for years. As a quick outpatient procedure, SGB is considered a low risk treatment option. During the procedure norepinephrine levels are reduced, and extra nerve growth is inhibited. The injection results in a “reboot” of the sympathetic nerve system to its pre-trauma state and boasts impressive success rates. While all experiences are different, studies have shown that SGB demonstrates a success rate of as high as 85-90%. SGB does not cure PTSD, but rather seeks to help a patient minimize their symptoms while under the continued guidance of psychiatric professionals.

Dr. Spiels History with Sympathetic Blocks for Treatment

Dr. Douglas J. Spiel has over 20 years of experience utilizing sympathetic blocks to treat a wide spectrum of conditions in patients. He is proud to remain on the forefront of innovation when it comes to treatment of complex and debilitating conditions, including PTSD. He is passionate about helping his patients regain their lives and his broad medical background has given him the perspective to approach conditions from a multitude of angles.

Call today and see how this minimally invasive procedure could assist your current PTSD treatment.

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