Chiropractic Care for Digestive Issues

Digestive issues and gastrointestinal diseases are triggered by more than the food we eat. In fact, the nervous system controls digestive function and is essential to a healthy gut. Regular chiropractic adjustments can relieve pressure on nerves that might be causing problems with the stomach and intestines.

In combination with a healthy diet, addressing the root causes of disease allows the body to improve and heal many gastrointestinal conditions. Not only do adults and adolescents benefit from treatment and preventative care, but parents can also see a chiropractor for baby digestion problems like colic.¹

What Digestive Problems Benefit from Chiropractic Care?

By restoring spinal alignment and nervous system health, your body may improve from gastrointestinal problems like: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Ulcerative colitis Crohn’s disease Chronic heartburn Acid reflux (GERD) Infantile colic Chronic or cyclical diarrhea and constipation General gastrointestinal distress

• Short leg scoliosis, where one leg is shorter than the other, causing a tipped pelvis. This type may benefit from a pelvic adjustment.  Additionally, a heel or foot lift in the shoe may be helpful.
  
• Acute antalgic scoliosis, resulting from an injured disc which causes the patient to lean away from the pain. Treating the cause of the pain by treating the injured disc and realigning the spine allows a return to normal posture.
  
• Postural scoliosis, which refers to the appearance of curvature due to the unstable posture that children may have during growth spurts. Postural scoliosis may resolve as the child achieves better posture and stability, and responds very well to regular chiropractic care.

How Does Chiropractic Treatment Address the Root Causes of Stomach Problems?

Effective chiropractic care for digestive issues works to adjust spinal alignment, allowing nerve communication to move freely through the body. These nerves signals trigger hormones, enzymes, and other electrical and chemical signals that regulate the digestive system.²

The recommended treatment plan will likely include:
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• Correcting subluxations. Nerves in the lumbar and thoracic parts of the spine control the speed at which the body digests food.2 Eliminating subluxations in these areas assures that all parts of the body are communicating clearly and working effectively together.

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• Lifestyle coaching. Recommendations are great, but good coaching and follow-up can go beyond checking on your symptoms at your regular adjustment appointment. Along with dietary coaching and therapeutic massage, you might also take advantage of exercise and relaxation techniques to reduce stress and help you reach your wellness goals.​​

Bringing Systems Back into Balance

If you are interested in seeing a chiropractor for stomach pain, get in touch with us at McCann Family Chiropractic. We specialize in fostering wellness for the whole family, from your new baby’s upset tummy to the acid reflux that can plague the older generation.

If your loved one or you are managing a gastrointestinal condition and haven’t experienced the relief that chiropractic care can provide, so many of life’s fantastic moments may be missed because of the worry, discomfort, and embarrassment the symptoms can cause. Adding regular spinal adjustments to your treatment plan can open the doors to so much more.

Choosing an experienced chiropractor who will help digestive problems heal naturally may well be the best step you can take for your bowel and stomach health. Dr. Matt has years of experience bringing balance back to patients of all ages, so contact us today and put those digestive problems behind you!

Sources:

1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/23158465/X/
2. https://opentextbc.ca/anatomyandphysiology/chapter/23-5-the-small-and-large-intestines/

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