Stellate Ganglion Block
Discover a safe and effective solution for alleviating anxiety, depression, and PTSD with innovative Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment.
SGB Has the Potential to Produce Significant Positive Impacts on a Variety of Symptoms and Conditions.
- PTSD/PTSI
- Anxiety & Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Isolation & Avoidance
- Difficulties Concentrating
- Reduced Self-Worth
- Intrusive Memories
- Impulsivity
- Hypervigilance
- Long COVID: fatigue, brain fog, lack of smell (anosmia)
- Irritability
- Disrupted Sleep & Nightmares
- Numbness
What Is Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB)?
The Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) is a medical procedure in which a local anesthetic is administered near the stellate ganglion nerve bundle, a cluster of sympathetic nerves that manages involuntary bodily functions related to stress, such as heart rate, blood pressure, and sweating.
SGBs can help regulate the sympathetic nervous system and “reset” the body’s overactive “fight-or-flight” response. This 10-minute procedure is used to treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, and overactive sympathetic responses to stress.
Many patients experience improvements within 1 - 2 treatment sessions
The Benefits of SGB Treatment
- Better sleep
- Better memory and concentration
- Decrease in anxiety, panic attacks and depression
- An ability to connect with others again
- Less jumpiness or nervousness
- Improved intimacy and sexual function
Advanced Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) Treatment Protocol
After extensive research into various methods of administering Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, Kuya developed an enhanced protocol designed to achieve optimal results. This procedure involves administering a tiny injection on the side of the neck to alleviate the symptoms of emotional trauma.
SGB is emerging as one of the most promising treatments for psychological trauma. While studies indicate that the typical success rate of SGB for PTSD symptoms ranges from 70% to 75%, the advanced SGB protocol provides relief to 81% of clients suffering from PTSD.
The entire procedure is completed in less than 10 minutes, offering a safe and effective treatment with minimal risk.
Why Kuya?
Kuya’s Medical Director and Board Certified Anesthesiologist utilizes advanced image-guided techniques to provide the highest standard of care. Our medical team and staff create a safe and tranquil environment to provide a best-in-class experience.
The entire procedure is typically completed in less than 10 minutes, providing a quick and efficient treatment option. It is a safe and highly effective solution for patients making it an ideal choice for those seeking fast relief with little downtime.
The SGB procedure utilizes two anesthetics that are both approved by the FDA — Lidocaine, commonly administered during dental procedures and epidurals, and Ropivacaine, frequently used in surgeries and labor management.
SGB Data and Outcomes
Patients who have undergone Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) treatment for conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and chronic pain often report significant improvements. For many, the effects are almost immediate, with some individuals experiencing a 50% reduction in symptoms after just one injection. These benefits can last anywhere from months to years, especially when paired with psychological therapy.
95% of mental health providers surveyed recommended SGB for treating trauma-related disorders.
94% of people respond with clinically meaningful reduction in anxiety in 1-2 sessions.
75% of patients show a significant reduction in PTSI symptoms.
84% of patients with severe suicidality had an improvement resulting in moderate to low suicidality symptoms.
69% of patients show a significant reduction in depression symptoms.
How Does SGB Work?
Some individuals experience being stuck in a fight-or-flight response long after triggering traumatic or stressful events. This state can lead to the formation of extra nerve fibers in the brain, known as sprouting, which produces persistent norepinephrine. The presence of adrenaline results in an overactive nervous system, causing increased heart rate and heightened alertness, affecting sleep, mood, and memory — all physical symptoms of trauma.
Kuya’s Stellate Ganglion Block protocol acts as a sympathetic reset, involving a Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) injection of local anesthetic on one side of the neck near a cluster of sympathetic nerves that regulate the fight-or-flight response. Similar to rebooting a computer, this approach helps restore normal biological function and has the potential to relieve even the most severe trauma symptoms.