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Treatment and Therapies for

the Vagus Nerve

The vagus nerve plays a vital role in your body’s overall health and well-being, influencing everything from digestion to heart rate and stress regulation. When this nerve isn’t functioning optimally, it can lead to various symptoms, including anxiety, poor digestion, chronic pain, and more. If you’re seeking solutions to improve or manage vagus nerve function, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will cover effective treatments and therapies, from medical interventions to holistic practices, that support vagus nerve healing.

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At Releaseology, I use a blend of different techniques learning from a physical therapist, chiropractors and a functional medicine doctor to blend several techniques to help with the vagus nerve. I have both in person (hands on) services in Tempe, Arizona or you can book a virtual session with me. Click here for my list of vagus nerve services and to book

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Why is the vagus nerve so important?

The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in our body, starting from the brainstem (back of your brain) to your large intestine with multiple branches along the way. It therefore, is exposed to multiple "choke points," if you will. Think of how numbing it is to fall asleep on your arm except the vagus nerve travels through half of our body!

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The vagus nerve controls or relays signal from the ears, tongue, muscles of the throat and airways, heart and lungs, almost EVERY digestive organ in our body, kidneys and some sexual organ function. Vagus nerve dysfunction can therefore result in a PLETHORA of symptoms and diagnoses

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The vagus nerve is responsible for putting you in 

or

Fight, Flight or Freeze

Rest and Digest

it is in EITHER of these states and can never be in both. So, our body saves certain actions to perform for when we are TRULY in a rest state. For example, filtering of red and white blood cells is a non-priority during a chronic stress state. So, if we are chronically in a state of fight, flight or freeze (all of us are) there are certain actions that never get a chance to begin or complete.

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

Image Credit: Kenny BJ, Bordoni B. Neuroanatomy, Cranial Nerve 10 (Vagus Nerve) [Updated 2022 Nov 7]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK537171/

Last Updated: 03.23.25.

Why Is the Vagus Nerve so Important

My Next Vagus Nerve Workshops

My Next in Person Workshop is in Tempe!

​Sozo Healing House

(Mill Ave & Elliot Road)

Sunday, April 6 3-430pm

(my workshops USUALLY sell out!)

My FIRST Virtual Workshop

via Google Meets

Nervous System Harmony: Mastering What Happens in Vagus

Thursday, May 1st 4:30-6:15pm MST

Vagus Nerve Workshops

Vagus Nerve Massage Therapy

Vagus nerve massage therapy targets specific points along the abdomen, diaphragm, head, face, neck and shoulders to stimulate this essential nerve. Using gentle pressure on vagus nerve massage points, therapists can encourage relaxation, reduce inflammation, and promote better nerve function. Incorporating vagus nerve massage into your routine can enhance overall nervous system health and improve symptoms of dysfunction.​

Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Treatment

Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Treatment

Vagus nerve dysfunction can manifest in various ways, such as chronic stress, gastrointestinal issues, and even vertigo. Treatment often involves a combination of approaches, including:

  • Medical interventions: Medications or devices like vagus nerve stimulators 

  • Holistic therapies: Breathing exercises, neck stretches, and mindfulness practices designed to stimulate the nerve naturally. I have written this in more detail below
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At Releaseology, my vagus nerve dysfunction treatments are tailored to you and the symptoms that you're dealing with. Vagus Nerve Massage Therapy and NKT Vagus Nerve Combo include hands-on therapy with assessment of where your vagus nerve is most "stuck". Those are the two services I recommend the most, the biggest difference is if you want MORE focus on Vagus Nerve, book the Vagus Nerve Massage Therapy, if you're also having pain in your neck, jaw, back or more, book the NKT Vagus Nerve Combo. The Assess Your Vagus Nerve is for those that want a deeper dive and is a bit more invasive with me looking into your jaw. If you don't live close to Tempe, I offer two virtual services: the difference between the two is if you also want to purchase the NeuroFIT app to pair with consistent success and practices every day. Book the Vagus Nerve Harmony Virtual Guidance for no app and Nervous System Fitness Session to pair with the NeuroFIT app.

Please Note: Some links on my site are affiliate links, which means that I collect a small portion of your sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the cost of running a website, providing services, etc.

Signs & Symptoms of Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Symptoms & Diagnoses of
Vagus Nerve Dysfunction

Physical Stress

  • Stiffness

  • Soreness

  • Aches

  • Pains

  • Fibromyalgia

  • Migraines

  • Headaches

  • Eye Tension

  • Face Tension

  • Jaw Pain

  • Arthritis

  • Fatigue

  • Menstrual Pain

  • Flaccid Muscles

  • Choking

  • Swallowing Difficulty

  • Hoarse Voice

  • Seizures

  • More prone to Injury

Heart & Lung

  • Chest Pain

  • Asthma

  • Hyperventilation

  • Shortness of Breath

  • Irregular heart rhythm

  • Low or high blood pressure

  • Vasovagal syncope

  • Fainting

  • POTS

  • Dizziness

  • Lethargy

  • Cold hands & feet

Digestion

  • Overeating
    (no satiety)

  • Loss of appetite

  • Stomach problems (IBS)

  • Leaky Gut

  • Gallstones

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Hyperacidity
    (ulcer, heartburn)

  • Nausea

  • Secretion of GLP-1

Immune System

  • Allergies

  • Frequent Flu

  • Minor infections

  • Skin problems

  • Inflammation

  • Autoimmunity

Emotional & Behavioral

  • Anger

  • Autism

  • ADHD

  • Asperger's Syndrome

  • Apathetic

  • Asocial

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Hopelessness

  • Helplessness

  • Lack of energy

  • Feeling guilty

  • Feeling ashamed

  • Irritability

  • Frustration

  • Cry Easily

  • Nervousness

  • Excessive Worry

  • Restlessness

  • Difficulty Sleeping

  • Difficulty concentrating

  • Feeling "out of body"

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

Please Note: Some links on my site are affiliate links, which means that I collect a small portion of your sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the cost of running a website, providing services, etc.

How to Fix Vagus Nerve Issues Holistically

Ways to Improve Vagus Nerve Function

besides booking with me, of course!

Self-Massage

Book a session with me (both virtually or in person) to have individual guidance on the exact massage that can help.

 

The lymphatic vibrator was made to help drain your facial lymph. Use the vibration in areas that you would self-massage the vagus nerve can also help with vagus nerve activation, plus it feels great! Use code "RELEASEOLOGY" FOR $10 OFF here

Vagus Nerve Exercises

  • Yoga

  • Pilates

  • Meditation

  • Somatic Exercises

  • Follow me on all socials for specific exercises

  • The NeuroFit App takes you through specific exercises depending on the state that you are in and where you want to go: example feeling tense or overwhelmed and you want to feel calm

Breathing

  • Belly breath non-forcefully

  • Exhale for double the time you inhale (ex: breathe in for 2, hold for 2 and exhale for 4)

  • Hands on your belly, breathing into your belly

  • Hostage Tape

Admittedly, this tape sounded super scary. But after my research with the vagus nerve, it's a FANTASTIC way to train yourself to be a nose-breather, all while you're sleeping. I slept so much deeper, too!

Sounds

  • Binaural beats

  • 285 Hz

  • 528 Hz

Listen to my Spotify playlist here

Sound Production

  • Singing

  • Humming

  • "Ohm"

  • Gurgling

  • Laughing

Supplements for Vagus Nerve Repair

*You can buy these at 20% off at my Fullscript store You need to sign up for an account, but can continue to use this for 20% off any supplements they have.

Anti-Inflammatory

Vagus Nerve Stimulators

Cold Exposure

  • Stick your head in ice water

  • Cold shower

  • Cold towel or ice pack

  • Cold Plunge

  • Cryotherapy

  • Cold massage

*belly breath through the process

*try to get neck/vagus nerve in the cold

Essential Oils for Vagus Nerve

​*this list was chosen as oils that help promote stress relief

Essential Oil Blends

Vagus Nerve Measurements

Vagus Nerve Stimulators
Essential Oils for Vagus Nerve Repair
Vagus Nerve Measurements

Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

If you have any questions, please reach out to me

Text and e-mail is the fastest way, since I'm usually with a client

Vagus Nerve and Nervous System Regulation Blogs

Or read more about Nervous System Fitness Coaching on my page here

Please Note: Some links on my site are affiliate links, which means that I collect a small portion of your sale, at no extra cost to you. This helps with the cost of running a website, providing services, etc.

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Disclaimer: The content on this site and my posts are for educational and informational purposes only and not meant as medical advice. It is not intended as medical advice or to replace a relationship with a qualified healthcare professional. There is absolutely no assurance that any statement contained or cited in an article touching on medical matters is true, correct, precise, or up-to-date. Please consult a clinician that is familiar with your care, if you have specific questions for your own care.

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