Re: , Vagus Nerve and Neck

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Thanks for posting, ,

I tend to think of the neck in terms of the cervical spine, but that's far from

the whole story. It's not unreasonable to wonder if other injuries along the

path that the vagus nerve travels can cause problems in systems enervated by the

vagus nerve.

I checked Wikipedia for the Vagus pathway and found that it goes into the

cardioid sheath and then to all sorts of major organs.

The list of things the Vagus nerve handles is so long that  I wonder if it

wouldn't be fatal to injure it as high as the cervical spine. It's interesting

that Achalasians live pretty long lives. One would think that degeneration of

the nerve that handles things like breathing and the heartbeat would mess up a

lot more than peristalsis.

Then again, people whose vagus nerve problems impact their hearts or breathing

like our experience with the LES failing to work right  would not get to talk

to their doctors would they?

Dan

From: julieok@... <julieok@...>

Subject: Re: Re: (Santa Barbara)

achalasia

Date: Sunday, September 19, 2010, 9:24 PM

 

Eva

Glad you can use the exercises. We all procrastinate when it comes to

exercise....we need give each other motivation.

I am convinced from what I have read and Notans brilliant remarks that neck

problems can lead to A. the vagus nerve goes thru the neck and to/by the

E. The nerves that control the peristalsis are shot ....ergo no peristalsis

and LES gives up. I am sure there is more to it than that, but it sure

stands to reason. The reports all seem to shrug their shoulders and not know

what causes A. Notan...help us out here. I am sure there are other

explanations, but I havent heard them.

(Santa Barbara)

In a message dated 9/19/2010 6:16:26 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

egaira@... writes:

Great exercises...thank you. They should help me as well.

Eva

>

> I would try to stay away from the oral pain killers with A. It can be

> irritating on the E with A.

> As a professional dancer, I can give you some exercises to do.

> Also try to get a Dr. to prescribe Voltaren. If not, you can order it

from

> England or New Zealand. It is a topical gel and you just rub it in. It

> works well. If you can tolerate anti-inflammatory meds, go for Aleve or

> generic-Naproxyn

>

> Massage: with your R hand fingers, go behind your L shoulder ridge and

> massage between the shoulder and the neck. You will feel the lumpy tight

> muscle. You can also use a vibrating massager there and along the neck

where it

> hurts. dig it til it loosens up. Hot shower water on it helps too.

>

> Exercises:

> slow head circles as far fwd, right, back and left and fwd again...then

> reverse it. Try to keep you neck long and dont drop your head.

>

> Turn your head as far as you can to the right and then the left...as

many

> times as you can, but dont strain.

>

> Shoulder circles roll front first, as many as you can do, then roll

back.

> Use a full range of motion.

>

> These next ones are resistance exercises. go gently. The idea is to tip

> your head fwd as far as you can, keep you neck long..i.e. dont dump it

down.

> Clasp your hands behind your head towards the base of your skull. Create

> some resistance by pulling your head down with your hands while you push

up

> with your head. Hold it for 5 slow counts. Let go. Move your head back

> upright. Do it again for a total of 3 times. Each time, the range of

motion will

> increase (stretch) and the muscles will fire (strength).

>

> Repeat this one using different ranges of motion.

> Forward and tip the head so you are looking in your R armpit, hands

clasped

> a little more over your ear. then to the left.

>

> Head straight, look forward. Tip head to the right continuing to look

> forward. Place the R hand over the top of your head and on your left

> ear....repeat to the other side.

>

> Look R. R hand on L cheek and try to turn your head fwd. Be sure to hold

5

> counts and then let go and turn your head facing fwd and straight.

>

> Look to the ceiling and place both hands on your forehead. Push up. Make

> sure you keep your neck long.

>

> If you do these a couple of times a day you will increase your range of

> motion and strengthen your muscles too. No straining!!!! Ease up on it.

>

> Try them. I wish I was there to show you, but I think you have the idea.

> Let me know how you fare.

>

> I also love chiropractic work and massage and acupuncture can help too.

> Mine are cheaper.

>

> (Santa Barbara)

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