Send us a textIn this podcast Dr. Rodney and Karen address some novel ways to change the pain pattern associated with joint pain and other age-related symptoms. You will love the hope and encouragement you receive as you take your stance for health and vitality.The Vagus nerve is part of the parasympathetic system. When it is working well, it lessens with acute nociceptive pain (caused by injury, physical pressure or inflammation) and results in the following:Increased heart rateElevated blood pressureHigher respiratory rateSlower digestionInflammation can begin to appear throughout the body when the control of acetylcholine and cortisol are dysregulated by this nerve.When you have an altered microbiome the Vagus nerve sends a signal to the gut to regulate production & absorption of nutrients. You need great diversity gut microbiota.Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, chronic low back pain, Crohn’s disease, hypertension and diabetes all share in having a “disrupted autonomic nervous system.” The following three things will improve the autonomic nervous system and improve your vagal tone which helps change the pain patterns:1. Vagal nerve stimulationSingingHummingGarglingLaughterPressing down on tongue with depressorChewing food thoroughlyPositive self-talkStretchesPrayer/meditationLight abdominal massage/percussorVibration plateChiropractic adjustments for the cervical area2. Mindfulness activitiesAssist in managing chronic painLower pain perceptionReduce stressMinimize cortisol secretion which rebalances autonomics3. ExerciseExercise and movement have an analgesic effect on chronic pain and help in the autonomic functions because they:Modify inflammationImprove neuro-immune response to stressReduce stress, anxiety and fear avoidanceFollow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/stanceforhealthFollow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/stancechiropracticOur website is: https://www.stancechiropractic.com/podcastPlease rate us and write a review!

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