Chiropractic Care for Digestive Issues

Digestive issues and gastrointestinal conditions are influenced by more than the food we eat. The nervous system plays an important role in digestive function and is essential to a healthy gut. Regular chiropractic adjustments help improve spinal and nervous system function, supporting healthy communication between the nervous system and digestive system.
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In combination with a healthy diet and lifestyle, chiropractic care can help support the body's natural ability to function and heal. Adults and adolescents may benefit from care, and parents also seek chiropractic care for babies experiencing digestive problems such as colic.¹

What Digestive Problems Benefit from Chiropractic Care?

By improving spinal alignment and nervous system function, chiropractic care may help people experiencing digestive symptoms and gastrointestinal concerns such as:​

• 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

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

​Effective chiropractic care for digestive issues works to improve spinal alignment and nervous system function, supporting healthy communication throughout the body. The nervous system plays an important role in regulating digestive processes, including the movement of food through the digestive tract and the release of hormones and enzymes involved in digestion.²

The recommended treatment plan will likely include:​

• Correcting subluxations. Nerves associated with the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine are involved in communication with the digestive system. Addressing subluxations in these areas helps support healthy nervous system function and communication throughout the body.
• 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 suggestions from Dr. Matt, you might also benefit from 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 to help support healthy digestive and nervous system function can be an important step toward better bowel and stomach health. Dr. Matt has years of experience helping patients of all ages improve function and achieve better overall health, so contact us today and put those digestive problems behind you!

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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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