Valsalva Maneuver | Physiology, Benefits, Dangers

In this video, Dr Mike explains the complex physiology of the valsalva maneuver (manoeuvre?). This procedure can be utilised for people experiencing supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) to help normalise their heart rhythm, used by weightlifters when lifting a load greater than 80% their 1 rep max, and commonly used when trying to pass a bowel movement!
Let's find out how it works!!

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  • @bullosunya5717
    @bullosunya5717 Жыл бұрын

    All the way from India here. Thank you Dr. Mike for being the best teacher ❤️

  • @ShemmarMwiinga-wb7eu
    @ShemmarMwiinga-wb7eu29 күн бұрын

    this is the explanation I was looking for, I appreciate you ❤️💙👍✌🤘

  • @melihdd6314
    @melihdd63144 күн бұрын

    Wow, thanks for explaining the whole chain. I find it helpful.

  • @juanandresagostoconrad4481
    @juanandresagostoconrad448111 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this man, love your enthusiasm and knowledge. RN's like me need videos like this. THANKS!

  • @JasmineSin-qm7sx
    @JasmineSin-qm7sx4 ай бұрын

    YOU ARE AMAZING AT EXPLAINING THESE CONCEPTS! THANK YOU

  • @thecontroversialroom7104
    @thecontroversialroom7104 Жыл бұрын

    The best explanation I've watched! Thank you so much Dr.!!!!

  • @user-hd1kj2en7n
    @user-hd1kj2en7n11 ай бұрын

    the best explanation I've ever had

  • @RomanRajab
    @RomanRajab7 ай бұрын

    Amazing, just the explanation I was looking for. Thank you!

  • @Frirkrkk92o4ii
    @Frirkrkk92o4ii Жыл бұрын

    Thanks doc you've made it much easier than our lecture note wish you the best 👌 🔥

  • @mojubyleen
    @mojubyleen Жыл бұрын

    you've earned a subscriber. 🙏🏻 love your lectures.

  • @phoenixhenson3689
    @phoenixhenson3689 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Sir for explaining that in detail. I have tachycardia and every kind of defense I can use is a blessing

  • @df6148
    @df6148 Жыл бұрын

    Learned this the hard way while deadlifting. Collapsed with the straps still in my hand. Just muscle strained back THANKFULLY but I lost all feeling in my legs before feeling a surge of heat returning to my legs (which was the blood). My immediate reaction was that I must’ve tore something but now I know better. I also learned just how important breathing out is during a lift. It’s not just for show. It’s to prevent injuries and sudden collapse. *Update* 2 months after initial post: actually herniated the L4-L5 and L5-S1. Have spinal stenosis where the nerve now compresses onto my sciatic nerve. Annnnnd the Doctors say once a disc is herniated it never replaces itself. The herniation may dissolve over time or can be removed surgically but the space where it used to be (the gap leftover from the disc pushing outwards) is said to remain that way for life. Thankfully it wasn’t an extreme herniation. It’s a moderate and mild one. Be safe fellow lifters! I’ve been advised not to Squat or Deadlift ever again but we’ll see how it goes. The biggest factor outside of the weight itself (515) was that I started another set while winded. And I was dehydrated that day. I contemplated getting a sip at the water fountain because I had dry mouth but decided to do it after my final set. Big mistake! Your spines discs are composed of fluid that needs water to retain its shape and structure. Lifting heavy while dehydrated isn’t only bad because you can pass it, it is also bad structurally for your spines strength!

  • @Dad-lu1oi

    @Dad-lu1oi

    11 ай бұрын

    The body can be extremely scary to someone who is scared of it or extremely beneficial to someone that benefits it all about that input output

  • @poojabhole9153
    @poojabhole91536 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot for such an amazing explanation! Hope i remember it for the maximum time.

  • @pceli2009
    @pceli200910 ай бұрын

    Thank you. An excellent explanation.

  • @MsBaster12
    @MsBaster124 ай бұрын

    the best explanation online for that maneuver

  • @jengotarot7051
    @jengotarot70518 ай бұрын

    This is one fine doctor. Great explanation too

  • @iAfiqSyahmi
    @iAfiqSyahmi10 ай бұрын

    Great explanation! Just what I needed. Please do more!

  • @DrMattDrMike

    @DrMattDrMike

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks, will do!

  • @Pain-yx1ri
    @Pain-yx1ri9 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much Dr Mike!!

  • @abidaoishee6502
    @abidaoishee65023 ай бұрын

    Amazing Explanation Dr Mike..Loved it❤

  • @meduh6056
    @meduh605621 күн бұрын

    Thank you so much for such a clear explanation !!

  • @kamrulhasan2938
    @kamrulhasan29389 ай бұрын

    Thanks for excellent explanation.

  • @justan0therpleb599
    @justan0therpleb599 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for providing one of the easiest and most understandable explanation of valsalva maneuver. Could you also explain its use and effect in change of ambient pressure like during flight descent, diving,etc?

  • @GungaLaGunga
    @GungaLaGunga10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this knowledge. This works to manage my SVT episodes until I can get ablation surgery. Works like a charm.

  • @steveetienne

    @steveetienne

    10 ай бұрын

    We are in the same position. Good luck.

  • @RaverQuarterHorses
    @RaverQuarterHorses Жыл бұрын

    Such a great explanation! Thanks for making it so simple to understand!

  • @DrMattDrMike

    @DrMattDrMike

    Жыл бұрын

    You're very welcome!

  • @soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495

    @soots-stayingoutofthespotl5495

    Жыл бұрын

    @@DrMattDrMike I have a few questions though: firstly, I thought the Valsalva was advocated (perhaps by lifters, if not doctors) for *all* squat weights really? I tend to do it automatically on all my squats, even when going for sets of 10-12, which is approx. 71-75% of 1RM. Secondly, you briefly mentioned some dangers there, but could you tell us more about any direct danger from passing-out through doing this (aside from the danger of serious embarassment or potentially banging your head on the gym floor). And lastly, if I were ever to witness someone going all wobbly and keeling-over due to this, and assuming there are no complications, would it help to raise the person's feet like you might when someone faints or is about to faint i.e. to restore blood flow to the torso/ brain more quickly? Anything else we fellow gym-goers should do (apart from try not to laugh?! 😄)

  • @toluwanimiogbonmide
    @toluwanimiogbonmide Жыл бұрын

    Great first 2 minutes of this video.

  • @donaldbaharia
    @donaldbaharia4 ай бұрын

    Thanks, that was a very clear explanation.

  • @dominicosei8718
    @dominicosei8718 Жыл бұрын

    Always making things simple. Thanks Dr Mike

  • @PatrickGoBrrrr

    @PatrickGoBrrrr

    4 ай бұрын

    Bullcrap

  • @3eeway

    @3eeway

    Ай бұрын

    ??? ​@@PatrickGoBrrrr

  • @adnanjan11
    @adnanjan117 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir.❤ Very informative ❤

  • @TheKeatyBear
    @TheKeatyBear7 ай бұрын

    Great video. Explains a lot. I notice that when lifting heavy, I'll get episodes of a really high heart rate. This triggering of the sympathetic system triggers a panic attack that makes things worse. I'll try this maneuver next time to lower my heart rate.

  • @annettes2720
    @annettes272011 ай бұрын

    I loved and am retired from teaching. You are an excellent teacher!! Thank you for your clear and descriptive explanation of the Valsalva maneuver!! 👍

  • @anusuyayogalingam7726
    @anusuyayogalingam7726 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent explanation 😍

  • @zahedullah5038
    @zahedullah503811 ай бұрын

    Well explained. Thanks

  • @stephaniedunn9255
    @stephaniedunn9255 Жыл бұрын

    I literally gave a presentation on SVT and the VSM this morning and now this pops up! 😅

  • @user-ys8gy6xv9w

    @user-ys8gy6xv9w

    23 күн бұрын

    That's the law of attraction!!

  • @Ram22597
    @Ram22597 Жыл бұрын

    Great explanation

  • @anthonylilian.6948
    @anthonylilian.69486 ай бұрын

    Wonderful teaching

  • @Nursing_Review6883
    @Nursing_Review6883 Жыл бұрын

    It is a good explanation 👏👏👏👏

  • @alanwaterman1328
    @alanwaterman1328 Жыл бұрын

    Great way to learn Physiology.

  • @DrMattDrMike

    @DrMattDrMike

    Жыл бұрын

    We agree!

  • @adamdale2297
    @adamdale22975 ай бұрын

    Very well explained, 👍

  • @tynishajohnson13
    @tynishajohnson133 ай бұрын

    Great lecture 🎉

  • @arijitmylove3092
    @arijitmylove3092 Жыл бұрын

    Very much helpful

  • @julianamaia939
    @julianamaia939 Жыл бұрын

    A masterclass!!!

  • @alejandrovaca2368
    @alejandrovaca2368Ай бұрын

    Ameizing, greetings from Mexico!!!!!!

  • @juliatshamoun4666
    @juliatshamoun4666 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent ❤️ lecture 👌 😊❤🙏

  • @DrMattDrMike

    @DrMattDrMike

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @mrmja50
    @mrmja509 ай бұрын

    Nice explanation of something I've had to use many time to reverse my PSVT. I've also found that if I drink something with carbon dioxide, sparkling water then slightly invert my body and burp that can convert my PSVT episode. I also massage my aorta in my neck to calm myself so I dont go into an episode. Most of my episodes happen when Im playing pickleball.

  • @guaranteedallauthentic6074
    @guaranteedallauthentic607411 ай бұрын

    I severe have mitral valve leak and now with moderate aorta problem , I dont want surgery is there any option?

  • @TPNC
    @TPNC Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the highly informational video. You mentioned passing out as a short term consequence from the valsalva maneuver. What about the consequence of blood pressure raising? If one does let's say 1h of repetitive valsalva maneuver 4-5 times a week. Does the higher blood pressure provoke health issues like a rupture of vessels and or other cardiovascular problems?

  • @3atoo1
    @3atoo17 ай бұрын

    You make it easy to understand thank you doctor .

  • @penguin4life420
    @penguin4life420 Жыл бұрын

    I live with heart disease right now I have svt and didn't know this could be dangerous for my heart

  • @ramanmalikjaat4390
    @ramanmalikjaat43904 ай бұрын

    Nice💯

  • @threetimesknowledge6283
    @threetimesknowledge62837 күн бұрын

    Great Ninja Technique

  • @dfeuer
    @dfeuer5 ай бұрын

    Isn't the transient pressure increase also potentially dangerous to someone who already has high blood pressure, or an aneurysm?

  • @beckyblue785
    @beckyblue7858 ай бұрын

    I didn't understand one thing Why the increase of the vassels resistance => increase the blood return (it's the opposite no ?)

  • @julians7268
    @julians72687 ай бұрын

    Isn't all of this controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system? Maybe my confusion just comes from the very basic points we were taught about the two nervous systems but I was told parasympathetic controls all subconscious, reactive actions and the sympathetic is when the body starts introducing the brain into the loop and we are able to start reacting with conscious intent. Again, I know I've got to be the wrong one here. I just want to figure out where I'm wrong and fix it.

  • @pooriahaghjoo6744
    @pooriahaghjoo6744 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, do you recommend valsalva maneuver exercise (Pinch your nose closed, close your mouth, and then try to exhale forcefully) to regulate heart rate when experiencing palpitation?

  • @sagemagus126
    @sagemagus126 Жыл бұрын

    Can we circumvent the valsalva manoeuvre by decreasing thoracic pressure during heavy lifting? Or does the nervous stimulation not respond, or metabolites override any mechanical circumvention to decrease thoracic pressure?

  • @theowleyes07
    @theowleyes07 Жыл бұрын

    As per @drkaran It's Resetting the Body during Svt

  • @mrp_27
    @mrp_27 Жыл бұрын

    Tried several times. Didn't work even though I feel more relaxed. Pulse went up then stayed the same around 90+.

  • @habem1642
    @habem16423 ай бұрын

    Hello Doctor Matt,the Trendelenburg position also pruduces bradycardia,is the physiological process behind the same as the valsalva?

  • @ahmadabqori1940
    @ahmadabqori1940 Жыл бұрын

    So we need to rest after each valsava manuver right? Any suggestions on how long should we take a rest

  • @user-ss6ou8ks1v
    @user-ss6ou8ks1v3 ай бұрын

    Ok so in weightlifting is good or bad to do it and does it have any effect on back or disc injuries

  • @helenhamilton7500
    @helenhamilton750011 ай бұрын

    Todorović? Are you from 🇷🇸? ❤️

  • @rfmlets6713
    @rfmlets67139 ай бұрын

    Does it lower high BP?

  • @deadbones23
    @deadbones23 Жыл бұрын

    Is this good for people with BAVD?

  • @user-tm2tn2yi3r
    @user-tm2tn2yi3r Жыл бұрын

    Is there something more effective for SVT? The Valsalva manoeuvre seems to only work for a few seconds as you mentioned, then the heart goes back into SVT from normal sinus rhythm?

  • @medini2

    @medini2

    4 ай бұрын

    Nowadays the ER gives 40meq potassium chloride by mouth when a cardiac patient whose potassium is NORMAL, but below 4.0. That is about 1500 mg, or 15 over the counter potassium pills.Many might not know taking a balance of minerals is going to keep you out of the ER because electrolyte abnormalities will cause SVT. (Potassium is not absorbed when magnesium is needed. And calcium is needed; also D3K2, and zinc. I truly believe vitamin C is needed as well.)

  • @user-qn7ir7bs9e
    @user-qn7ir7bs9e Жыл бұрын

    does an increase in vasoconstriction result in an increase or decrease in blood flow ?

  • @beckyblue785

    @beckyblue785

    8 ай бұрын

    I asked typically the same question

  • @musicofnote1
    @musicofnote15 ай бұрын

    Have you ever played a trumpet or trombone? Do you know what "breathe support" is? Have you ever watched a baby sleeping on it's back? Or watched it cry while on it's back? Breathe in, abdominal muscles out, then abdominal muscles tensed and cry. Same for play an instrument. Raising of the shoulders and consciously expanding the ribs outward only as a possible 2nd stage yoga type "topping off", which frankly, very few people do. In fact, we learn to NOT raise our shoulders and breathe from the abdomen. Breath in into the abdomen, which means the diaphragm pushed the intestine downwards and outwards with relaxed abdominal muscles, which then tighten and, tempered by the size of the mouth cavity controled through tongue position (forward towards the teeth and or arched towards the roof of the mouth). Speed of the air being expelled is also tempered by relative jaw position, meaning for slow air speed, the jaw is brought to the point where opne is blowing parallel to the floor, for fast speed, the jaw is retrcted and the air is blow downwards. Of course the lips and the tension in the lips also have to do with the speed of air being expelled and the abdominal muscles help (support) especially in extreme low registers (slow air but a lot) or extreme high registers (fast and little amount of air). The danger to us wind instrument players is the back pressure where not enough air can be expelled quickly enough. Also not supporting it combined with extreme register can cause us to black out. Never happened to me on my present instrument but did when I was playing extremely high trumpet parts and also when playing orchestral flute - not enough resistence can also lead to this happening. The other danger, more prevelant to instrument with high levels of resistence like high trumpets and oboe is the so-called "closed throat". An involuntary attempt to counter the resistence found in the instrument. While I suffereed from this on the trumpet, I never had it on trombone. I was instructed to do this type of breathing, but to hold my breathe in the middle and consciously constrict my abdominal muscles, feeling them also contract at my spine - this to build them up to support (that word again) my L5/S1 disks, ie to take the pressure off them to relieve back pain . this from a physical therapiest specialising in back problems. I noticed immediately that this was extremely similar to what I'd been doing for decades with my musical instruments and "breathe support".

  • @real_adamdavid
    @real_adamdavid2 ай бұрын

    What happens during breath work like that of "Wim Hoff"

  • @real_adamdavid

    @real_adamdavid

    2 ай бұрын

    My thoughts: Dangerous for people with concerns about blood pressure...

  • @JoelBerghoff
    @JoelBerghoff8 ай бұрын

    Preshah

  • @martinjorgealcantara8483
    @martinjorgealcantara8483 Жыл бұрын

    First here

  • @BluEboXing_day
    @BluEboXing_day Жыл бұрын

    ...... you are so handsome!!!! Hard to concentrate 😘☺

  • @stevebradford3939

    @stevebradford3939

    Жыл бұрын

    U have an exam to worry about. 😂

  • @BluEboXing_day

    @BluEboXing_day

    Жыл бұрын

    @@stevebradford3939 lol 😆.. facts! I needed that reminder 🤓 back on tract! Good luck on your studies!!!

  • @railwayaspirant424

    @railwayaspirant424

    Жыл бұрын

    Cum

  • @EJTDB

    @EJTDB

    Жыл бұрын

    It's hard to keep our eyes away from his chest 😂 I mean I respect him so much but can't keep my eyes away 😂 he should wear something that doesn't show his body 😂

  • @maleekfishbones7119

    @maleekfishbones7119

    10 ай бұрын

    @jamrock8877 I feel you sis😂. I’d let this honky ragdoll me proper and stupid. Youd think you watching the exorcism of emily rose when he is popping me off

  • @ofjewofjgjro3249
    @ofjewofjgjro32492 ай бұрын

    Dude you explain everything 3-4 times, get to the point man! Video could be at least half as long.

  • @tcalder1988
    @tcalder19888 ай бұрын

    Pretty pathetic...you see this guys motive very easy! So every human being who has a hard push when going to the washroom has died or is going to die? Unreal...get educated.