Could a simple nerve block revolutionize PTSD care? COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89 explains how a century-old procedure is making a powerful comeback in treating trauma and anxiety, especially for Veterans and first responders.

In this episode of the WPAOG Podcast, we welcome COL (R) James Lynch, MD ’89, a retired military physician and national expert in Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB), a promising treatment for PTSD and anxiety. With over three decades of military service, including 20 years in special operations, Dr. Lynch shares his journey from Army physician to mental health innovator.

Dr. Jim Lynch is a physician and mental health advocate who established a practice in Maryland in 2021, following 31 years of service in the Army medical field. Board-certified in family and sports medicine, he’s treated thousands of trauma-affected patients and pioneered SGB as a powerful treatment for PTSD and anxiety. Dr. Lynch has presented internationally, published multiple peer-reviewed studies, and served as a physician for the U.S. Olympic Team for over a decade. He continues to champion access to effective trauma care for Veterans, civilians, and underserved populations globally.

Listeners will gain insight into how SGB works to reset the fight-or-flight system, its remarkable results among Veterans, and why traditional PTSD treatments often fall short. Dr. Lynch also discusses the broader applications of SGB, including for survivors of sexual trauma, and how he’s taking this treatment global, reaching communities in crisis like Ukraine.

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