Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Non-invasive Vagus nerve stimulation (tVNS) uses gentle electrical stimulation to activate the Vagus nerve, the longest nerve in the body and is a component of the autonomic nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system linked to relaxation, rest, and recovery. In chiropractic care, it’s applied as a supportive modality to enhance neuromusculoskeletal health and overall well-being, without surgery.

Combined with Therapeutic Exercises: Adding VNS to exercises can amplify results, like greater improvements in strength, mobility, and function. (14,15)

Decreases Inflammation: It helps calm the body’s inflammatory response (15,16), potentially easing discomfort and promoting healing.

Enhancing Neuroplasticity: One aspect of rehabbing the neuromusculoskeletal system is called neuroplasticity. This is the nervous system’s ability to rewire and strengthen pathways when stimulated. When we perform specific exercises, we are not only retraining the muscles involved but the nervous system that controls those muscles. Research indicates that tVNS may enhance neuroplasticity, potentially contributing to faster results. (14,16)