Vagus Nerve Dysfunction Treatment | Physical Therapy at Congruency
If you’ve been dealing with lingering symptoms like chronic inflammation, digestive discomfort, fatigue, anxiety, or trouble relaxing—and haven’t found lasting answers—the vagus nerve may be part of the problem.
The vagus nerve travels through areas that are commonly affected by posture, stress, injuries, and surgery. When tissues become tight or restricted, they can place constant tension on the nerve.
Physical therapy can help by:
Reducing tension in the neck, chest, and diaphragm
Restoring normal movement to restricted tissues
Supporting healthier breathing patterns
Creating an environment where the nervous system can regulate more effectively
This approach addresses the root physical contributors, not just symptoms.
Why Physical Therapy for Vagus Nerve Dysfunction?
Many approaches focus only on calming techniques or breathing exercises. While helpful, those strategies may not be enough if the nerve is under ongoing physical strain.
Our therapists take a whole-body approach, carefully assessing the areas where the vagus nerve may be restricted and using hands-on treatment to restore mobility and balance.
Care is individualized, compassionate, and focused on long-term improvement—not quick fixes.
What Makes Our Approach Different?
Who This Is For?
You may benefit from this approach if you:
Feel stuck in a constant stress response
Have digestive or breathing symptoms without clear answers
Notice symptoms worsen with posture, tension, or past injuries
Want a holistic hands-on approach to nervous system health
Meet Our Therapists
Our highly trained physical therapists in both Charlotte and Lake Norman are proud to work one on one for 1 hour with our clients. We are always learning new ways to provide you with world class physical therapy treatment. We are committed to making the best decision to keep you doing the activities you love!
1 on 1 Sessions for 1 hr
Time to solve complex problems
Individualized Approach
Your treatment will be customized to YOU
Whole Body Treatment
Your problem may not be isolated to one area
Compassionate Care
We meet you where you are in your journey
General FAQs
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All of our sessions are 1on1 for 1 hour which give our therapists time to listen, thoroughly assess, and treat your problem.
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Comfortable clothing that allows movement and breathing assessment. Preferably limit baggy clothing so assist in our ability to assess your posture/movement.
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North Carolina is a full direct access state with no restrictions. This means you do not need a referral for physical therapy unless your insurance specifically requires one for reimbursement purposes.
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We are an out of network provider for physical therapy services. We have adopted this model specifically because it gives us more time to assess and treat your specific problem without seeing multiple clients at one time.
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We serve Charlotte, Cornelius, and the Lake Norman area.
Check out our Vagus Nerve blog to learn more.
Ready to Balance your Nervous System?
If you feel like you are stuck in fight or flight more, have chronic pain/inflammation we’d love to help.
Book your one-on-one evaluation today.