{"id":10409,"date":"2024-12-11T16:49:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T15:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.milanochiropratica.com\/nervo-vago\/"},"modified":"2026-01-14T18:06:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T17:06:34","slug":"the-vagus-nerve","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.milanochiropratica.com\/en\/the-vagus-nerve\/","title":{"rendered":"The vagus nerve"},"content":{"rendered":"

The vagus nerve<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>

A key regulator of the nervous system, stress and overall health<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vagus nerve<\/strong> is the tenth cranial nerve (also known as cranial nerve X<\/strong>) and plays a fundamental role in the nervous system.
It is the longest nerve in the human body<\/strong> and a central component of the parasympathetic nervous system<\/strong>, which regulates involuntary functions and promotes relaxation, recovery and healing.<\/p>\n

The vagus nerve originates in the brainstem<\/strong> and travels through the neck to the chest and abdomen, connecting and influencing multiple organs along its pathway.<\/p>\n

Main Functions of the Vagus Nerve<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vagus nerve has four primary functions:<\/p>\n