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The Stellate Ganglion Block: Chris Williamson's Nervous System Reset

From Modern Wisdom · Jun 1, 2026

Health & Fitness
The Stellate Ganglion Block: Chris Williamson's Nervous System Reset

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A stellate ganglion block involves an ultrasound-guided anaesthetic injection into a nerve bundle in the neck, essentially shaking the etch-a-sketch of your sympathetic nervous system. Chris Williamson tracked a 30% overnight increase in HRV that held for months. It's primarily used for PTSD in soldiers. You do one side, wait, then do the other — because both at once would shut down half your face and throat.