For many people living with PTSD, chronic anxiety, depression, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), migraine, or even long-COVID syndrome, it feels like their brain is stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Heart racing. Restless sleep. Constant hypervigilance. Pain that never seems to turn off.
Here at Horizon Spine & Pain of Utah, we offer a unique, evidence-based solution that's changing lives: the Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB). This minimally invasive procedure can reset your nervous system and restore balance—often when medications, counseling, and lifestyle changes have only gone so far.
And unlike many clinics, we provide free sedation so you're comfortable the entire time.
What Is a Stellate Ganglion Block?
The stellate ganglion is a cluster of nerves in the lower neck that acts as a switchboard for the sympathetic nervous system—the part of your body that controls the "fight-or-flight" response.
With precise image guidance (fluoroscopy or ultrasound), a small amount of local anesthetic is injected around this nerve bundle. The injection itself takes just 5 minutes, but with IV sedation and recovery, your total time in clinic is about 15–30 minutes.
Many patients describe immediate benefits: calmer thoughts, reduced anxiety, better sleep, and in some cases, dramatic pain relief.
The Science Behind It
The stellate ganglion block has been used in pain medicine for decades. In recent years, it's gained attention as a mental health breakthrough.
- •PTSD: A 2019 JAMA Psychiatry randomized controlled trial showed SGB significantly reduced trauma-related symptoms.
- •Depression & Anxiety: Multiple case studies have demonstrated rapid improvement in mood and emotional regulation.
- •CRPS & Neuropathic Pain: SGB is FDA-recognized for pain management and can reduce sympathetically mediated pain.
- •Long-COVID Syndrome: Early reports show improvement in brain fog, fatigue, and autonomic dysfunction.
By quieting the overactive sympathetic nervous system, SGB gives the brain and body a chance to "reset."
A Patient Story
Consider John, a veteran struggling with severe PTSD. Despite years of therapy and multiple medications, he still woke up nightly with flashbacks and panic attacks. After one stellate ganglion block, he slept through the night for the first time in years. His anxiety dropped. His relationships improved.
Stories like John's are becoming more common as more people discover this life-changing procedure.
Why Choose Horizon Spine & Pain of Utah?
- •Compassionate care focused on mental health and pain relief
- •Free sedation included for your comfort
- •Quick, efficient treatment: 5-minute injection, 15–30 minutes total visit
- •Led by Dr. Devan Partridge, DO — board-certified interventional spine and pain physician
Whether you're struggling with PTSD in Utah, nerve pain in your face or neck, depression resistant to medications, or CRPS after an injury, our team is here to help.
Ready to Reset Your Life?
You don't have to live in fight-or-flight mode forever. The stellate ganglion block in Utah may be the key to taking back control of your life, improving your sleep, and reducing the daily burden of pain, anxiety, or trauma.
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