Path of the vagus nerve (anatomy)

[@johnstrange880]

This man is an incredible teacher and his efforts at teaching much appreciated Wow.

[@Brix99ca]

As someone who is not a a doctor or going to be one, these videos are amazing. How you are able to explain everything so even a "normal" person can understand it is beyond appreciated.

[@terefefeyssa877]

Brix: What does it have to do with being a Doctor or not? You are really insane.

[@goldkhw]

@@terefefeyssa877 What a hateful thing to say. Brix99ca just wanted to say that they, without any medical background training at all, are able to understand what this young man is teaching and how much they appreciate it. You are a cruel person. That comment was not insane. Insane? Are you a psychiatrist? Not even a psychiatrist would ever say that to an innocent person.

[@terefefeyssa877]

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[@goldkhw]

@@terefefeyssa877 I respect only those who warrant it. You cruelly insulted an innocent, grateful person and called that innocent person insane. That was very cruel and very disrespectful.

[@terefefeyssa877]

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[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

For 9 months and a dozen medical specialist, no doctor could determine my health issue since February 2022. They say its GERD but don't know the cause. I have sudden attacks of tightness in the chest where i can't breath, numbness in the arms and legs, cold chills and clammy hands...i first heard about the vagus nerve 3 months ago and what it does. When i asked a few doctors I'd they had considered checking it, they laughed at me...i did my own research and found methods to heal or stimulate you VN. My attacks are less frequent and i feel 80%better. I can digest food better now than i have been able to. Thank you for this video!

[@irinam9848]

Could you share please what methods have you found to heal it?

[@customerservice8320]

So, you came and commented that you found a solution for such issue and you didn’t even care to share some hints what you have done to fix your problem?

[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

@@customerservice8320That's really strange because I thought I did....Well, here goes: Basically because of the years of acid reflux, The stomach was beyond repair so I had to change my diet to a healthy one. I had to get to the root cause....diet was aggravating it but it wasn't the answer. No doctor ever checked the status of my teeth...based on a last minute hunch, I went to a dentist and he had discovered a massive infection in one side of my jaw/Tooth but it never presented any pain to me other than occasional aches. He performed surgery and opened my gums where a tooth had been removed 8 years prior that left a hole leading into my sinus cavity. Once he cleaned it all out, some of it caked on my jaw bone, I went home to rest up. 3 days later, all the pains I had in my back, neck and back of my head ceased. My body temp felt normal and the numbness in my arms and legs went away. My blood Pressure dropped to normal as well. My stomach stopped becoming bloated and my acid reflux was 90% better. My energy increased. Amazing what an infection can do and how it can cause inflammation throughout your organs. The hypothalamus and vagus nerve were affected as well...If all else fails. Check for somewhere in your body like your teeth that may present an infection.

[@SeanChristopherMcGee]

@@irinam9848 Sorry this took so long but I thought I had answered. Well, here goes: Basically because of the years of acid reflux, The stomach was beyond repair so I had to change my diet to a healthy one. I had to get to the root cause....diet was aggravating it but it wasn't the answer. No doctor ever checked the status of my teeth...based on a last minute hunch, I went to a dentist and he had discovered a massive infection in one side of my jaw/Tooth but it never presented any pain to me other than occasional aches. He performed surgery and opened my gums where a tooth had been removed 8 years prior that left a hole leading into my sinus cavity. Once he cleaned it all out, some of it caked on my jaw bone, I went home to rest up. 3 days later, all the pains I had in my back, neck and back of my head ceased. My body temp felt normal and the numbness in my arms and legs went away. My blood Pressure dropped to normal as well. My stomach stopped becoming bloated and my acid reflux was 90% better. My energy increased. Amazing what an infection can do and how it can cause inflammation throughout your organs. The hypothalamus and vagus nerve were affected as well...If all else fails. Check for somewhere in your body like your teeth that may present an infection.

[@simonstones1918]

@@customerservice8320stimulate the nerve is how

[@santoshchoudante4140]

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[@Dr.RivkaEdery]

I am a mental health therapist, and found your video just brilliant! The vagus nerve affects people more than we are made aware, and a person has options for stimulating the vagus nerve, for improved well-being. This is knowledge every provider should know, and educate clients on. THANK YOU- new subscriber with my utmost gratitude and respect. I found the (visual) answer I was looking for. ❤

[@Niovo]

Hi Sam! You might remember me writing that I passed my dissection exams thanks to you. I also passed my anatomy finals yesterday and I want to again say thanks so much for these videos! Next course is neuroanatomy but I will continue to watch your videos cause they are just so interesting! Regards from Sweden!

[@princedhiman-98]

We’ve never seen your cape or mask, but we see your superpowers every day! Really Thankful to you for being a super teacher, Sir. Keep on making our studies more scintillating with your prestigious knowledge, Sir.

[@user-km2bk8zb4m]

For 4 years I have had Fodmap Intolerance/IBS accompanied by very bad stress and insomnia. My GP mentioned the Vagus Nerve and yoga but didn't give any advice, she said I had a hyper sensitive digestive system & prescribed antidepressants which I couldn't tolerate. I started to investigate the Vagus Nerve & started exercises & use a tens machine with ear clips on my ears. Within a week I could sing again, in tune ... I'm finding my stress levels are less, I suspect my digestive system will take time... but I'm keeping at it. Great video explaining how it works.

[@emmacampbellwebster]

Oh wow, that's amazing. Can you share the exercises and tens/ear-clip treatment that you think helped you sing in tune again?

[@susannam1172]

Binge watching your videos while recovering from a 4th covid vaccine. I am a nurse with a big interest in anatomy. I find your videos relaxing and incredibly easy to follow and take information in on. Brilliant teacher and very generous of you to share this with all of us. 🎉

[@neva.2764]

I hope you won't get sick from your jabs.

[@roamingalone5226]

Wow this is incredible God's creation by looking into those "wiring" in our human body. Thanks for explaining this rather very complex nerves in layman term. I am slowly getting to know you - vagus nerve.

[@solarismoonclub2888]

I consider this nerve, as a guardian angel for us. It makes its own alert signal when we feel a stressful emotion. If then we simply focus our whole attention on the Vagus nerve, and relax it with so many simple tools we have, we discharge our body from heavy emotional loads. Thank you so much for this wonderful presentation. I work with my students a lot on this topic. Hopefully, more and more people will find out that we have this nerve, so, so precious, inside of us.

[@InHimImStrong]

Beautiful do you know any therapeutic help for twisting of spine? I’m a mom who needs ideas for pressure off of vagus nerve.

[@naomimara3340]

I agree 👍 indeed it's precious, but not known well. I'm researching it to help myself with anxiety, heart palpitations and gastric problems. Unfortunately all videos I've seen do not answer how often and how long we can stimulate it safely. (Belly stimulation, ears, breathing, exercise, humming) Can you please point any direction I can take?

[@solarismoonclub2888]

@@InHimImStrong Hello. This can be fixed, in Time. With patience and a very good knowledge. Just in case your vagus nerve is still under pressure, please leave me a message. So, we can talk.

[@solarismoonclub2888]

@@naomimara3340 I will gladly do so since your need is very well known to me. How could I contact you?

[@mumo9413]

Perfect timing! Been explaining to my daughter the value of the Vagus nerve. She's doing a singing dissertation! Sending this to her! Thanks! Wish I had your teaching 30+ yrs ago! Lol! Had to learn the hard way! Standing ovation!

[@VikingVigy]

Very very excellent!!! Much better than a traditional anatomic atlas. Spatial visuals work better. As a Tibetan pulsing practicioner I have been increasingly aware of the importance of the Vagus Nerve for healing practices. Been waiting for this demonstration. Thanks a lot.

[@micheldumonceau9776]

25 years ago, I accidentally gave one of my clients a vagal syncope while applying a technique for the Longus Colli & Longus Cervicis muscles. To do so, one gently displaces the aorta toward the other side, and reaches for those muscles (this is a technique for people who suffer from injuries such as a whiplash). The incident happened while working on the right side of the patient. Had I know the different paths the two sides take, nothing would have happened (she was out for about 10 seconds and was fine afterward). All this to say "thank you" for clarifying this for me. Greetings from Amsterdam, The Netherlands

[@cluckygirl792]

I’m a massage therapist and find your videos very interesting when viewed alongside the fascinating art of massage and how it effects the various body systems. Thank you 🙏

[@donbobness]

well said I am a therapist as well love this guys videos he make things fun I get what he is teaching great skills of communication

[@3tapsnu0ut87]

This kiwi, with upper neck injuries, is very, very grateful for this explanation. Thank you.

[@lindseyb.1895]

A beautiful guided tour of the vagus nerve. Thank you so much! ✨

[@salonohana3089]

wow ... I can totally see our body as a fiberoptic wireless message sender and receiver on SO many levels. You explained this in such a clear manner LOVE LOVE LOVE the visual! THANK YOU from a cosmetologist that has always loved anatomy ad physiology.

[@mitwabymadhurimasappatti]

Found this amazing video while reading the polyvagal theory and wanting a bit more visual assistance to understand how the pathways worked. This, my friend, is brilliant! Thank you for doing this!

[@marianatera631]

1st your tutorials are fantastic 2nd you’re hilarious 3rd loving the long hair. Much appreciated

[@destiniferguson424]

I love the endless supply of models! Thank you for this concise video about the vagus nerve pathway. I am in veterinary school. So, you're helping students everywhere!

[@bridog50]

thank you for the tutorial. I am not a doctor or med student but came across your video while doing research to learn why a medical condition I am dealing with may affect vagus nerve. This will help me to better understand what a couple of medical doctors were telling me but didn't provide visual reference.

[@cleartruth101]

As God's Word says "we are fearfully and wonderfully made" and it leaves me in awe.

[@manarmaytham6278]

I really thank you, you're always helping me to pass my anatomy exams and to get more skills in the anatomy of our bodies to be a good doctor in the future and the best thing that I'm enjoying every single moment of your videos , we love you from Iraq ❤

[@judithfreyer5848]

Thank you Sam, my first time here. I had surgery to fuse vertebras 3-7 May (2021) which resulted in spinal cord injury. I was paralyzed coming out of the recovery room. With intense PT and OT I am recovering well, walking etc. It effected every system in my body, all in various stages of recovery. What has effected my quality of life is nausea. I have thought the vagus nerve had something to do with these symptoms especially the constant nausea. You video is very insightful. You are a pleasant and effective instructor. BTW, I started deep breathing recently and am feeling better…vagus nerve exercise 👍🏽 may be why.

[@ThomasWadeHealth]

Spinal cord C3-7 were fused?

[@danab4337]

I pray God will bless you with complete healing 🙏 ❤️

[@globalheartwarming]

Ginger?

[@getbeautified79]

Thank you for the great visual and explanation of the vagus nerve in relation to the body and organs. Very helpful for us craniosacral students!

[@ushmaprem8624]

I was looking for vagus nerve info due a health issue. This was a brilliant explanation. Very grateful. You are an exceptional teacher. thanks for sharing ! best wishes from Mexico.

[@alsharabyalsharaby1483]

I like your videos anatomy when it's long , because we get much benefit, keep doing that please , Thanks

[@quodlibetful]

Wow. I'm thrilled to have found your video. It is the first time I've be able to visualize the route of the vagus nerve. Many thanks.

[@yasmbrh5797]

Thank you so much Professor, this video came in the right time

[@nataliegamble67]

These videos are not just educational but the pizzazz Sam brings supports my encoding through dopamine. I especially love your quirky rockstar qualities. Thank you for being amazing and offering these.

[@StephEdwardsNaturalTherapist]

Thank you so much - so much better than a book esp for someone who is extremely visual 🥰

[@emmacampbellwebster]

What a delightful teacher! Thank you so much.

[@monamoon]

I liked how you simplify Anatomy, i find your videos very helpful ..Thank you Sam :)

[@coffee4054]

I love the way you explain things, your videos have been enormously helpful to me so thanks a lot :) Could you kindly make a video about brainstem nuclei, tracts, etc. I'm really struggling to learn them and I would be really really grateful if you covered this topic in one of your future videos.

[@VivHailwood-c7y]

Very clear. Just what I needed to begin to understand the nerve/blood vessel relationship of the vagal nerve.

[@nancylund6470]

Thank you so much for posting this - I am studying to become a paramedic and this was so comprehensive, interesting and well explained.

[@CimaVideoArts]

This makes total sense for hiatal hernia episodes that are accompanied by chest pain, back pain, and odd sensations in the back of the head. The Vagus nerve is overstimulated and touches everything!

[@yankoshterev6246]

Great explanation as always!

[@AnaCorte-Real]

Awesome!!! Loved it! Thank you so much for making such a brilliant Vagus Nerve video!

[@ideservehealth]

Wow - thank you! Us visual learners are eternally great-full ☺️

[@denverdeana]

Thank you so much for this. The vagus nerve is slowly beginning to get the notice it deserves (lay person opinion). I have been researching it here and there for a few years now in relation to trauma, Hiatal Hernia, and the gut. This video helped tremendously. I hope many different types of wellness practioners find this video!

[@szshz]

I love your videos Professor, thanks for your content 💯

[@mizzlchieizzl]

Thanks so much for this video. I've been working with providers on PTSD symptoms and so many sources discuss the role of the vagus nerve. It really does do a little bit of everything! This will help me in my mindfulness practice to visualize some of these key areas to get them more relaxed and restore something like normal body processes

[@curlysue3620]

Thank you. Been covering the vagus nerve in my trauma group and I’m just researching this some more. ❤✌🏼🙏🏼

[@graciaissa685]

I love your “Brian” joke so settle 😊always a pleasure to watch and learn. Thank you 🙏

[@globalheartwarming]

"Always look on the bright side of life"

[@xfoczuhr]

Brilliant.! Cleared up evrything for me just like that.

[@aminsinichi]

This is just next level teaching! :)

[@alanwaterman1328]

Well done for the new brain model. Now the cerebellum doesn't fall down.

[@natalie4396]

😂

[@AP-nj1mr]

😲We definitely don't want to see the cerebellum falling off.

[@64coates]

It great to see your video each week. The contents is great and the teaching is getting better and better. Keep up the good work.

[@Hindustani1008]

This is a very ancient aryuvedic knowledge .It’s significance is also emphasised in yoga too .

[@Maddie9185]

Thank you for this great explanation. This helped to explained a lot regarding anxiety and panicked attacks. It also helps explain why I totally lose my appetite when I am anxious.

[@nomotenzin7095]

Crystal clear. Thank You Sir....

[@jessiek.6191]

this is an insane thank you that i didn't even know i needed to see!!! THANK YOU!

[@samionita2008]

You are brilliant for introducing the red cable i.e. the internal carotid artery into the skull from the outside into the inside unlike the other two vagus nerve and internal jugular vein that come out of the skull.

[@heike965]

wow, what an amazing enthusiastic energy you radiate :-) I can feel your passion! thank you for sharing all this well understandable information.

[@mmp8129]

Amazing method of teaching anatomy.

[@krislinden]

I am in love with this man!

[@glow808]

I love this! So easy to follow and understand. Thanks.

[@alexandrashields2600]

Wow! Thank you. Incredibly useful and thanks for also explaining the Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve too!! This was great!

[@startruck777]

Mat 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the mouth(via larynx) come forth from the heart; and they defile the man.

[@startruck777]

Luk 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the HEART his MOUTH speaketh.

[@Naimulhaque1]

So grateful l found this video at the time, l have a test next week Monday about thorax anatomy

[@Sunrisesunset999]

We love this guy🥰

[@sonianasrolahi2003]

U're a legend man, u know that

[@vnagabhushanam]

Amazing sir. Salute you for going the clear explanation ❤❤

[@SweetiePieTweety]

Oh my… you have hit my geek out nerve! Instant addiction mode activated. Going to need to hit replay obsessively! I have been in vagus nerve mast cells activation hells bells for a lifetime. A constant signal is activating my sympathetic mode. I’ve known for so long that is fine injury that affected my neck and my tail bone kicked off a hypersensitivity activation to all things environmental outside and inside the body. But obviously every doctor out there fell asleep and biology anatomy class in regards to the vagus nerve and signaling and maybe they should’ve just went to electricians school or maybe become like a modern day sensor wiring auto mechanic Specialist before receiving their medical degree and revisit That anatomy class that explains the vagus nerve. Maybe then they would stop sending people to the psychiatrist or psychologist office and maybe start sending them to potentially a neurologist

[@lorycastellana]

absolutely amazing explanation and demo. Thank you so much !

[@melissaurquidezvalle2559]

Wow! Thanks. This helps with my anatomy classes soooo much!

[@119vs155]

Excellent superb overview. Thank you sir. Dr Wood

[@syedanazakhtar5884]

Wonderful demonstration

[@geetikagoyal290]

What a beautiful explanation❤

[@AngDevigne]

Very informative! Thank you! 😊

[@compassion2]

Thank you for this explanation!

[@aasthahospital2740]

Very informative. Thank you so much 🙏

[@roseker3288]

So damn much to learn! Thank you Sam Webster!!

[@Puma-bn4on]

Hats off to you 👏👏

[@MsEager2learn]

thank you for your video. I had a major fall from a horse in 2006 and damaged my c4 and c5 spine as well as all of the nerve damage that resulted from that, which until now I never understood. I was found to have Sudden Death Syndrome and had to have a deffibrilator put in. During the surgery I was infected by a micro-bacterial infection. It took 6-8 weeks to grow and become a cough later diagnosed as bollettii by Denver National Jewish Hospital as no one in the east coast had seen this. While in Denver, 2017 I was told I have CF as well as the initial infection. My right lung is essentially full of phlegm now and I rely on my left lung to this day. When you took snapped off the lung at 8:41 in your video and then the other for purposes of visibility I was blown away with how large the right lung is! Your ease of removal was really quite funny but had me thinking. Do you think that having my lung removed would aid in my day- to- day life positively? They had mentioned it as a possibility when I was diagnosed in 2017 Christmas. Or could it cause an enormous number of other complications? Thanks again for video. I do Pilates several times a week and speed walk on a treadmill regularly as well as swim. So, it's easy to say I am relatively active.

[@ashishtiwari1912]

Thanx a lot. Always used to listen about parasympathetic nervous system but i wanted to know the location and you made it clear for a layman

[@acacianorison]

That was Amazing Sam , thank you so much❤

[@OscarFrosty]

Thanks for teaching me!

[@solmma]

Thank you!!! I love this nerve!

[@reinergol4351]

You love a nerve? We should talk

[@solmma]

@@reinergol4351 lol Yes I believe this is a magical nerve!!!

[@aarishfakih741]

At 5:34 the yellow thing running along the spinal cord, is that also vagus nerve?

[@hans.z7217]

Magnificent! thank you very much.

[@ruggerogabbrielli6831]

Wonderful video. Does the vagus carry more parasympathetic motor fibers or more visceral afferents?

[@amanshrestha1808]

i hated anatomy before(actually i like it but donot understand by reading books) and you have made anatomy beautiful

[@rfgon3727]

Hello, if the vagus nerve is compressed in the neck region, it can cause symptoms such as tachycardia, shortness of breath, poor digestion, dizziness??? Which exam can visualize the nerve and possible compressions?

[@hashimshaban2367]

The simplicity ❤

[@eemerald2323]

Great video. SUGGESTION though. It would be really cool if in addition to this one, i would be really cool if you were able to slap the deep cervical fascia on there complete with a carotid sheath and the other deep, medium and superficial layers of fascia so one can see how big the space if around the vagus nerve.. Mine actually gets compressed and tensioned in my neck due to extreme postural issues. Considering the course of the vagus nerve its a pretty cramped up space and the vagus wraps in front of C1 and C2 so if those are misaligned of have instability or extreme forward head posture, the nerve doesn't have much Leigh way.. This area has not been researched much how the neck structure affects the vagus nerve and it can easily be injured just by the tension on it. It has nothing to do with how deep the nerve is, its how cramped the space is in some peoples necks. I've been dealing with vagus nerve damage at the jugular foramen because i have extreme hyper lordosis of my cervical spine! 6 months now, and I've been trying to heal it with low intensity ultrasound. The vagus nerve regenerates poorly is the sad part. i have to fix my forward head with ZERO degree traction Because angled traction only pulled my neck more forward. Im trying to get companies to make devices for my neck to fix it even my hunchback of 76 degrees.. Hopefully you can add in the video about how its possible for the vagus nerve to get compressed or tensioned in the neck. I would sure like to show my drs and prove to them about such an unheard of thing. Because they didnt agree it could be my vagus nerve. Theres way more ways people damage their vagus nerve than just what doctors tell ya or websites. The things that can ARE. 1. mold exposure (neurotoxin) 2.diabetes 3. Stress hormone which is also a neurotoxin 4. Car accident 5. Neck problems especially that are extremely uncommon like mine and need more research. 6. any neurotoxin can damage Any nerve, 7. Not getting enough hydration can damage nerves in general. THERE are so many ways to damage the vagus nerve and my dumb doctor only mentioned 3 ways!!!

[@tomw5733]

Very useful, thank you!

[@ronin6044]

I can cry watching this video, I am having pain in my left side of neck when I touch that painful place I can feel a pulse and my artery, it runs from under the jaw to the collar bone together with artery and feel like infected. Pain comes and goes, not constant. I have stomach issues, intestine issues left from my belly, my oesophagus feels tight all the time. I also have pain around the artery just left from my belly when i press that spot while breathing out. I never have heartburn or acid reflux, I have brain fog, nausea.. My blood work always comes just fine (had slightly elevated bilirubin for 9 months) , abdominal ultrasound came clean and I am desperate. They always brush it off on anxiety.

[@wanda3125]

Research Hyatal hernia syndrome on YT, you'll find all the answers there. I have similar problems for 6 years, doctors are useless.

[@katella]

Your hair looks gorgeous.

[@austinamymusic]

Awesome ✨️ Many thanks!

[@annekedam6846]

I am interested in the vagus nerve. So this video was very interesting. Before i thought it was more thrue the spine, never would think it walks around the stomach aswell, and by the hart. Since a year i started to get palpitations. I have had last 5 years a lot of stress and grieve. Before i was very healthy. Dr. Bergman said to me maybe the sympathetic nervesystem overruel everything. 5y ago i got hypothyoroid problems, hashimoto. Plus digesting, stomach issues. Doctors say even i have to live with it like something is broken... but i dont believe that. From medication i got side effects. I am reading, see videos etc to learn about it how things work. From cardiologist dr. Gupta i learned too that the vagusnerve can have influence at the hartritme aswell your bowls, stomach too... Does the vagusnerve influences the thyoroid?? I see it walks very close along it. Dr. Bergman said if cortisol by stress goes up, thyoroid function goes down. How much does the vagusnerve works on the thyoroid???

[@225rip]

Excellent video,thanks.

[@BethBarany]

Wonderfully clear thank you!

[@jeremymarchand46]

I have a hiatal hernia and could not sleep yesterday i felt my heart beating very fast and could hear it as i use ear plugs usually when this happenes i just bite a sleeo calm tablet and if that doaent work i bite a natrol gummie and if that dosent work i bite a natrol gummie and if nothing else works i bite a little bit of trazadone but yesterday i did all of that and on rare occasions i have lunesta as an emergency and finally at 5:30am i was able to go to sleep i really dont know if it the hernia or my turbantes not letting get to sleep as im 2 years post op from a rhinoplasty septoplasty turbiante reduction surgery but all my problems started 5 months after surgery the sleep problems so leads me to think that my nose started frist then the hiatal hernia like a perfect storm

[@donnapatacchiola6942]

SVT is an issue with Vagus nerve having to be rubbed if u have rapid heart beat

[@startruck777]

Interesting how the vagus nerve connects the heart and the larynx. "Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve" This must be why the Bible often speaks of the two together as in the following verses; Luk 6:45 - A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the HEART his MOUTH speaketh. Mat 15:18 - But those things which proceed out of the MOUTH come forth from the HEART; and they defile the man.

[@joecampbell6486]

Great video thanks Doc 🙂

[@nitishkumarsingh9600]

Mindblowing sir❤❤❤❤❤

[@ocaradospasseios]

Thank you for the class.