Polyvagal Theory for Chiropractors

Mammals birth live mammals.It’s one of the defining features that sets us apart from reptiles and birds—and it shapes how our nervous systems develop from the very beginning. Unlike reptiles or birds, which are born with fully functioning nervous systems, mammals require another nervous system to survive. We’re born underdeveloped—neurologically incomplete—and deeply dependent on others

As the vagus nerve gains traction in the chiropractic world, so does the temptation to reduce it to yet another thing to “stimulate,” “hack,” “override,” or “manage.” It’s showing up in ads, seminar promotions, and even coaching programs that claim to be “philosophy-based”—yet they talk about the vagus nerve like it’s a button to push