Reducing arthritis pain by stimulating the Vagus N

Reducing arthritis pain by stimulating the Vagus Nerve is a big deal for BIEL

The Vagus Nerve is easily accessible at the neck, averaging 3.6 cm below the skin's surface. The ActiPatch 27.1 MHz signal has a biological effect up to 6 cm deep in human tissue.

Many new applications become available for ActiPatch use when accessed via the Vagus Nerve.


"Vagus nerve stimulation involves using a device to stimulate the vagus nerve with electrical impulses. There's one vagus nerve on each side of your body. The vagus nerve runs from the lower part of the brain through the neck to the chest and stomach. When the vagus nerve is stimulated, electrical impulses travel to areas of the brain. This alters brain activity to treat certain conditions."

"Vagus nerve stimulation can be done in many ways with many devices. An implantable vagus nerve stimulator has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat epilepsy and depression. The device works by sending stimulation to areas of the brain that lead to seizures and affect mood."

"Another vagus nerve stimulation device is FDA approved to be used with rehabilitation when recovering from a stroke. When someone has trouble using their hand or arm after a stroke, the stimulation helps create new pathways in the brain as the person performs exercises. This can help the person regain function."

"These devices are surgically implanted under the skin of the chest. A wire is threaded under the skin connecting the device to the left vagus nerve. When activated, the device causes electrical signals to be sent along the left vagus nerve to the brainstem, which then affects the brain. The right vagus nerve isn't typically used because stimulation is more likely to affect the function of the heart."

"There also are newer, noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation devices that don't require surgery. The FDA has approved a noninvasive vagus nerve stimulation device to treat cluster headaches and migraine in the United States. This device stimulates the vagus nerve when it's held against the skin of the neck. The stimulation blocks pain signals to prevent or relieve head pain."

"Researchers are studying vagus nerve stimulation as a potential treatment for a variety of other conditions. Current research is looking at the potential benefits of the therapy for rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, bipolar disorder, obesity and Alzheimer's disease."

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