A Happy, Healthy Vagus Nerve

A Happy, Healthy Vagus Nerve

WHAT IS THE VAGUS NERVE? The word ‘Vagus’ means ‘to wander’. So it’s a fitting name for the Vagus Nerve, which wends its way from the brainstem to the abdomen and passes through many of the body’s vital organs on its way.  The longest nerve in the body, the Vagus...
Myofascial Release and the Treatment of Pain

Myofascial Release and the Treatment of Pain

My recent post about the magical world of fascia, today I explain myofascial release, how it works and why it can be so successful in treating injuries, pain and core dysfunction. What is myofascial release?  Myofascial release is a very gentle, no-invasive technique...