James Lynch, MD

Dr. Jim Lynch is a physician and mental health advocate with over 30 years of Army medical service. Board Certified in Family and Sports Medicine, he specializes in trauma care and pioneered the use of stellate ganglion block (SGB) for PTSD and anxiety, publishing extensively and presenting his research internationally. His 2023 article on SGB for anxiety expanded treatment options for those with debilitating symptoms.

A stellate ganglion block (SGB) is a medical procedure where an anesthetic is injected into the stellate ganglion, a group of nerves located in the neck. This block can help manage pain and treat conditions like complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), hot flashes, and certain types of chronic pain, especially those related to the upper body. By temporarily disrupting the sympathetic nerve signals, SGB can provide relief from pain, inflammation, and stress-related symptoms, offering both therapeutic and diagnostic benefits.