Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) uses gentle electrical impulses to stimulate the vagus nerve. The Vagus Nerve plays a key role in the parasympathetic nervous system, helping regulate rest, digestion, heart rate, and more. Learn more about the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator featured in the video, and get 10% Off here: pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
The Vagus Nerve carries signals between the brain, heart, and digestive system, so when the signals are not working correctly, it can lead to widespread issues throughout the body. Research suggests that stimulating this nerve may help with conditions like depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, chronic pain, headaches, and even epilepsy.
In the past, most clinical VNS treatments involved implanted, invasive devices, but recently non-invasive, and even wearable Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices are being introduced to the general market. The Pulsetto is such a device.
The Pulsetto uses electrical impulses on the neck area to help improve relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall wellbeing. Learn more about the how the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator works at pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
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/rlPXygHPklk
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00:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation
00:25 – What is the Vagus Nerve?
01:11 – What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
02:20 – The Pulsetto and How it Works
03:24 – Pulsetto App
04:46 – What Does it Feel Like?
06:13 – Sizing
07:23 – Precautions/Side Effects
08:00 – Return Policy
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so 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 UAB Pulsetto for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Pulsetto device 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 Nerve plays a key role in the parasympathetic nervous system, helping regulate rest, digestion, heart rate, and more. Learn more about the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator featured in the video, and get 10% Off here: pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
The Vagus Nerve carries signals between the brain, heart, and digestive system, so when the signals are not working correctly, it can lead to widespread issues throughout the body. Research suggests that stimulating this nerve may help with conditions like depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, chronic pain, headaches, and even epilepsy.
In the past, most clinical VNS treatments involved implanted, invasive devices, but recently non-invasive, and even wearable Vagus Nerve Stimulation Devices are being introduced to the general market. The Pulsetto is such a device.
The Pulsetto uses electrical impulses on the neck area to help improve relaxation, reduce stress and anxiety, and improve overall wellbeing. Learn more about the how the Pulsetto Vagus Nerve Stimulator works at pulsetto.sjv.io/doctorjo (affiliate link)
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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SUPPORT Ask Doctor Jo and get cool perks by becoming a YouTube Member:
youtube.com/channel/UCjdxelARHGq3-3dN_neMOAQ/join
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What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation? | A Look at the Pulsetto
youtu.be/rlPXygHPklk
askdoctorjo.com/video/vagus-nerve-stimulation
00:00 – Vagus Nerve Stimulation
00:25 – What is the Vagus Nerve?
01:11 – What is Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
02:20 – The Pulsetto and How it Works
03:24 – Pulsetto App
04:46 – What Does it Feel Like?
06:13 – Sizing
07:23 – Precautions/Side Effects
08:00 – Return Policy
SUBTITLES, DUBS & TRANSLATIONS: This video features English subtitles as well as subtitles, translations & dubs for many other languages. You can change the tracks in the Settings menu. See how: youtu.be/VatNBZh66Po All subtitles, dubs & translations are computer-generated, so 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 UAB Pulsetto for sponsoring this video and providing Doctor Jo with a free Pulsetto device 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.
