Anxiety Treatment.
Dr. James Lynch provides the anatomic explanation for why the stellate ganglion block (SGB) procedure is so helpful in treating anxiety symptoms.
In this short video, Dr. Lynch explains how the brain and body are connected via the cervical sympathetic trunk in the neck. By precisely treating this nerve with a simple, 100-year old technique, we can calm the body and calm the mind.
Reference:
Lynch, J. H., Mulvaney, S. W., Bryan, C. J., & Hernandez, D. (2023). Stellate Ganglion Block Reduces Anxiety Symptoms by Half: A Case Series of 285 Patients. Journal of Personalized Medicine, 13(6), 958.
