Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses gentle electrical impulses to stimulate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerves control our parasympathetic system (resting and digesting) by sending signals to the brain to release calming neurotransmitters. Learn more about the Pulsetto FIT Vagus Nerve Stimulator & use code DOCTORJO for an exclusive discount here: pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
Watch my Pulsetto Lite review here: youtube.com/watch?v=rlPXygHPklk
The vagus nerves are some of the longest nerves in the body. They carry signals between the brain, heart, and digestive system, so when the signals are not working correctly, they can cause a lot of issues in the body. Some studies show that by stimulating the nerves, it can help treat conditions like epilepsy, depression, headaches, and chronic pain because the vagus nerve helps activate your relaxation response which helps the body “rest and digest.” With most of these studies, these devices are implanted and invasive.
Recently wearable devices that stimulate the vagus nerves have become more popular. The Pulsetto FIT is designed to use electrical impulses on the neck area to help improve relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall wellbeing.
A sampling of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research Studies:
Reducing Depression, Improving Sleep, and Lowering Cortisol:
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0849/0624/6464/files/nVNS_Clinical_study_results-3.pdf?v=1751437222
Reducing Migraine Symptoms:
zenodo.org/records/14609079
Treating Fear and Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9600938
Vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of epilepsy:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6834923
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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation? | A Look at the Pulsetto
youtu.be/RPXEDTCcpIg
askdoctorjo.com/video/vagus-nerve-stimulation-pulsetto-fit
00:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Pulsetto Fit
00:23 – What is the Vagus Nerve
01:38 – What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
02:28 – The Pulsetto Fit and How it Works
03:33 – What Does it Feel Like?
05:15 – Sizing
06:11 – Pulsetto App
06:36 – Precautions/Side Effects
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features computer-generated subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. They may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to Pulsetto for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Pulsetto FIT to use.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses gentle electrical impulses to stimulate the vagus nerve. The vagus nerves control our parasympathetic system (resting and digesting) by sending signals to the brain to release calming neurotransmitters. Learn more about the Pulsetto FIT Vagus Nerve Stimulator & use code DOCTORJO for an exclusive discount here: pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
Watch my Pulsetto Lite review here: youtube.com/watch?v=rlPXygHPklk
The vagus nerves are some of the longest nerves in the body. They carry signals between the brain, heart, and digestive system, so when the signals are not working correctly, they can cause a lot of issues in the body. Some studies show that by stimulating the nerves, it can help treat conditions like epilepsy, depression, headaches, and chronic pain because the vagus nerve helps activate your relaxation response which helps the body “rest and digest.” With most of these studies, these devices are implanted and invasive.
Recently wearable devices that stimulate the vagus nerves have become more popular. The Pulsetto FIT is designed to use electrical impulses on the neck area to help improve relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall wellbeing.
A sampling of Vagus Nerve Stimulation Research Studies:
Reducing Depression, Improving Sleep, and Lowering Cortisol:
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0849/0624/6464/files/nVNS_Clinical_study_results-3.pdf?v=1751437222
Reducing Migraine Symptoms:
zenodo.org/records/14609079
Treating Fear and Anxiety in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9600938
Vagus nerve stimulation in the treatment of epilepsy:
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6834923
===========================================
Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member:
youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join
More ways to support Ask Doctor Jo: askdoctorjo.com/support
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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation? | A Look at the Pulsetto
youtu.be/RPXEDTCcpIg
askdoctorjo.com/video/vagus-nerve-stimulation-pulsetto-fit
00:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation with Pulsetto Fit
00:23 – What is the Vagus Nerve
01:38 – What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
02:28 – The Pulsetto Fit and How it Works
03:33 – What Does it Feel Like?
05:15 – Sizing
06:11 – Pulsetto App
06:36 – Precautions/Side Effects
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features computer-generated subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. They may not be 100% accurate, but we hope they will give more people the opportunity to enjoy our content.
PRODUCT PLACEMENT DISCLAIMER: This video contains paid product placement. Thank you to Pulsetto for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Pulsetto FIT to use.
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is for informational purposes only. It is general in nature and is not intended to be medical advice, nor does using it create a physical therapist-patient relationship with you. Before starting, consult your own healthcare provider for a proper diagnosis and to ensure this content and any included products are safe and appropriate for your own medical and physical condition. Stop immediately if you experience pain. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content for you. By voluntarily using this content, you assume all risks for any resulting losses, injuries, or damages.
