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L The test for CN XI gives the same results in terms of indicating function/ dysfunction as do tests for the ventral branch of CN X. CN XI AND THE VENTRAL VAGUS BRANCH The Trap Squeeze Test for CN XI gives us an indication of the function/ dysfunction of not only CN XI but also the other four nerves n

rate variability: I monitored the pulse and blood pressure of my clients, and correlated these with their breathing. I learned this method from my Rolfing teachers, Michael Salveson and Gad Ohlgren, in 1982-83. My teachers had learned it from Peter Levine,4° a leading teacher and author in the field o

ey tested the state of the autonomic nervous system and how it related to the level of positive results from a myofascial release technique used in Rolfing. John Cottingham administered a Rolfing technique called a "pelvic lift" to each of the study participants. The pelvic lift is used to balance the

"Dorsal vagus.") One shows those innervated by the ventral vagus, and the other shows those innervated by the dorsal vagus. OTHER FUNCTIONS OF THE VENTRAL BRANCH OF THE VAGUS NERVE The ventral branch of the vagus nerve originates in the brainstem, at the top of the spinal cord under the brain. (See "

en to fifteen seconds! At this point I was trying to figure out what he could do in ten to fifteen seconds. I had assumed, based on his training in Rolfing and craniosacral techniques, that his treatment would require several sessions. Given my history with an orthopedic specialist, I was curious if a

minute or two before your blood pressure adjusts and pumps more blood to your brain. 190 EFTA00810192 The Basic Exercise CERVICAL VERTEBRAE AND VENTRAL VAGAL DYSFUNCTION When I test clients and find that they have ventral vagal dysfunction, I also observe that they have an upper cervical misalignme

eloped this technique based on my understanding of the principles of biomechanical craniosacral therapy, osteopathy, and connective-tissue release (Rolfing). I have used it with great success for at least twenty-five years, and I have taught it to a few thousand therapists. This technique takes less th