Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

The Vagus Nerve plays an integral part of the parasympathetic nervous system, (our rest and digest system). It is the longest cranial nerve in our body and is responsible for various bodily functions including digestion, heart rate, and breathing.

VNS Therapy is a safe and effective form of therapy used to reduce stress and for strengthening the vagal nerve's influence on the body. VNS Therapy not only reduces systemic stress, but it also relaxes the nervous system and decreases pain.

Through VNS therapy, the Nervous System is taught to return from sympathetic NS activation (or fight or flight) into a more relaxed parasympathetic state. Studies show that Vagal Nerve stimulation will awaken the parasympathetic nervous system which will intern, decrease muscle tension, lower blood pressure, and decrease inflammation. When the body lives in a parasympathetic world, the body is able to heal.

Benefits of VNS Therapy include:

Decreased inflammation by reducing the release of cortisol that is activated during stressful events
Decreased muscle tone and tension for decrease in generalized pain
Increased blood and lymph flow for improved healing
Improved Sleep
Improved healing following illness
Decreased Chronic Pain and Pelvic Pain.
Improved restful breathing

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Common Vagus Nerve Disorders

Depression
Anxiety
Insomnia
Sleep Disruption
High Blood Pressure
GI disorders/ IBS/Constipation/Diarrhea
Urinary symptoms including OAB, frequency and urgency
Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pain