Stellate Ganglion Block vs. Traditional PTSD Treatments: What’s the Difference?
While traditional PTSD treatments—like talk therapy, medication, and EMDR—help many people, they often require weeks or months to show results. SGB offers a different approach.
Traditional Therapies:
- Work primarily on the brain’s cognitive and emotional processing
- Often require consistent participation over long periods
- May not directly address the overactive sympathetic nervous system
Stellate Ganglion Block:
- Targets the physical “wiring” of the stress response
- Can provide rapid symptom relief in a single session
- Complements rather than replaces traditional treatments
For patients who have plateaued in therapy or still experience severe physical anxiety symptoms, Stellate Ganglion Block vs. Traditional PTSD Treatments can be a valuable addition to their treatment plan.
