Accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve : self-help exercises for anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism

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Accessing the healing power of the vagus nerve : self-help exercises for anxiety, depression, trauma, and autism

Author:

Rosenberg, Stanley, 1940- author.

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9781623170240

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The best-selling book on the topic--now in 20 languages.

This practical guide to understanding the cranial nerves as the key to our psychological and physical well-being builds on Stephen Porges's Polyvagal Theory--one of the most important recent developments in human neurobiology. Drawing on more than thirty years of experience as a craniosacral therapist and Rolfer, Stanley Rosenberg explores the crucial role that the vagus nerve plays in determining our psychological and emotional states and explains that a myriad of common psychological and physical symptoms--from anxiety and depression to migraines and back pain--indicates a lack of proper functioning in the vagus nerve.

Through a series of easy self-help exercises, the book illustrates the simple ways we can regulate the vagus nerve in order to initiate deep relaxation, improve sleep, and recover from injury and trauma. Additionally, by exploring the link between a well-regulated vagus nerve and social functioning, Rosenberg's findings and methods offer new hope that by improving social behavior it is possible to alleviate some of the symptoms at the core of many cases of autism spectrum disorders. Useful for psychotherapists, doctors, bodyworkers, and caregivers, as well as anyone who experiences the symptoms of chronic stress and depression, this book shows how we can optimize autonomic functioning in ourselves and others, and bring the body into the state of safety that activates its innate capacity to heal.

Author Notes

STANLEY ROSENBERG is an American-born author and body therapist. A
Rolfer since 1983 and a practicing craniosacral therapist since 1987, he
studied biomechanical craniosacral therapy for many years under Alain
Gehin, trained in craniosacral therapy at the Upledger Institute and in
biodynamic craniosacral courses with Giorgia Milne, studied applications
for treating children with Benjamin Shield, and took courses in
osteopathy with Jean-Pierre Barral.

For many years he led a school in Denmark, teaching structural
integration, myofascial release, release of scar tissue, biomechanical
craniosacral therapy, visceral massage, and biotensegrity. He is the
author of four books, published in Denmark: Nevermore Pain in the
Back, Nevermore Stiff Neck, Pain Relief with Osteomassage, and Hwa
Yu Tai Chi . In addition to his work as a body therapist, he has worked
in theater-- training actors in yoga, acrobatics, and voice--at various
institutions, including Yale University, Brandeis University, Swarthmore
College, and the National Theatre Schools of Denmark and Iceland.
More information about the techniques presented in this book can be
found on his website: www.stanleyrosenberg.com.

Stephen Porges, PhDBenjamin Shield, PhD

Foreword	p. xi
Foreword	p. xv
Acknowledgments	p. xvii
Preface	p. xix
Introduction: The Autonomic Nervous System	p. xxv
Part 1 Anatomical Facts Old and New: The Polyvagal Theory	p. 1
Overcoming Health Challenges: Are You Fighting the Heads of the Hydra?	p. 1
The Heads of the Hydra: Common Problems Related to Cranial- Nerve Dysfunction	p. 3
Chapter 1 Get to Know Your Autonomic Nervous System	p. 7
The Twelve Cranial Nerves	p. 7
Cranial Nerve Dysfunction and Social Engagement	p. 13
Treating the Cranial Nerves	p. 21
The Spinal Nerves	p. 22
The Enteric Nervous System	p. 26
Chapter 2 The Polyvagal Theory	p. 29
The Three Circuits of the Autonomic Nervous System	p. 29
Goldilocks and the Three ANS States	p. 30
The Five States of the Autonomic Nervous System	p. 33
The Vagus Nerve	p. 36
Two Branches of the Nerve Called "Vagus"	p. 39
Stress and the Sympathetic Nervous System	p. 49
Chapter 3 Neuroception and Faulty Neuroception	p. 57
Faulty Neuroception and Survival	p. 57
Other Causes of Faulty Neuroception	p. 61
The Story of Antaeus	p. 62
Chapter 4 Testing the Ventral Branch of the Vagus Nerve	p. 65
Simple Evaluation from Facial Observation	p. 65
Objectively Evaluating Vagal Function through Heart Rate Variability (HRV)	p. 69
Testing for Vagal Function: Early Experiences	p. 71
Discovering the Polyvagal Theory	p. 73
Testing for Vagal Function: Cottingham, Porges, and Lyon	p. 78
A Simple Test of the Pharyngeal Vagus Branch	p. 81
How to Test for Pharyngeal Ventral Branch Function	p. 82
Therapists can Test for Vagal Function without Touching	p. 84
Chapter 5 The Polyvagal Theory-A New Paradigm for Health Care?	p. 87
A Polyvagal Approach for Psychological and Physical Conditions	p. 88
The Healing Power of the Polyvagal Theory	p. 91
Relieving COPD and Hiatal Hernia	p. 91
Trea ting a Hiatal Hernia	p. 98
Diaphragmatic Breathing	p. 101
Shoulder, Neck, and Head Pain: CN XI, Trapezius, and SCM	p. 102
The Levator Scapulae Muscle	p. 104
The "Trap Squeeze Test" for Shoulder and Neck Problems	p. 115
Health Problems Related to Forward Head Posture	p. 117
Relieving Migraine Headaches	p. 123
Chapter 6 Somatopsychological Problems	p. 131
Anxiety and Panic Attacks	p. 135
Phobias	p. 141
Antisocial Behavior and Domestic Violence	p. 143
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)	p. 151
Depression and the Autonomic Nervous System	p. 156
Bipolar Disorder	p. 157
ADHD and Hyperactivity	p. 161
Chapter 7 Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 163
Hope for Autism: The Listening Project Protocol	p. 166
The Role of Hearing in Autism Spectrum Disorders	p. 171
Treating Autism	p. 177
Technique for Rounding a Flat Back of the Head	p. 178
Concluding Remarks	p. 183
Part 2 Exercises to Restore Social Engagement	p. 185
The Basic Exercise	p. 186
Neuro-Fascial Release Technique for Social Engagement	p. 195
The Salamander Exercises	p. 199
Massage for Migraines	p. 204
SCM Exercise for a Stiff Neck	p. 206
Twist and Turn Exercise for the Trapezius	p. 208
A Four-Minute Natural Facelift, Part 1	p. 212
A Four-Minute Natural Facelift, Part 2	p. 217
Severing all the Heads of the Hydra	p. 219
Notes	p. 221
Index	p. 233
About the Author	p. 239
Appendix	p. 245

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