Ganglion Impar Block Injections

A ganglion impar block injection is a type of sympathetic block used to treat various types of pain. Orthopedic specialists will often recommend individuals suffering from visceral, pelvic, genital, perineal, and anal pain ganglion impar block injections for pain relief. By inserting medicine directly into the area of pain, the injection provides significant pain relief and allows many to easily manage their pain.

Most of those eligible for the injection are those who complain about pain located vaguely in the bottom region and are characterized by sensations of needing to urgently use the restroom. If you are considering ganglion impar block injections and suffer from pain in the posterior region, speak with one of our orthopedic specialists at NJ Spine & Orthopedic. We treat our patients like family and will use our advanced training and innovative equipment to provide the pain relief you deserve. 

What Are Ganglion Impar Block Injections?

Information travels from the brain to other areas of the body through pathways known as nerves. The two-way communication between the brain and nerves is a piece when considering pain treatment. The nerves will send pain signals when there is an issue, and a ganglion is where many nerves intersect. Pain signals from the lower pelvis and groin often go through the ganglion impar on their way to the brain. 

To relieve severe, chronic pain, an orthopedic specialist will place a needle between your buttocks and into the area near the tailbone before injecting medicine into the area near the ganglion impar to relieve pain. These injections will relieve and reduce the pain signals to the brain. 

When to Consider Ganglion Impar Block Injections

If you are suffering from lower pelvic or groin pain, your healthcare provider may recommend ganglion impar block injections if other ways to manage and control the pain have failed. If the pain results from dysfunction or damage to the organs in that area, you may require these injections to stay active and perform your daily tasks. A ganglion impar block injection may help if you suffer from any of the following:

• Rectal pain
• Pain in the tailbone
• Anal or rectal cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Vaginal or vulvar cancer
• Scrotal cancer

Another reason your medical care professional may use ganglion impar block injections is to locate and diagnose the pain. By injecting numbing medicine into the area, they may pinpoint the source of your pain and be able to provide an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.