Chiropractic and Digestive Relief
Perhaps it’s due to our diets or inactivity. Perhaps it’s our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Whatever the cause, digestive troubles seem to be on the rise. Digestion is what moves food through your body; it keeps the nutrients and vitamins and rids itself of the toxins. When this part of your body slows down or stops working, the result can be a sluggish, tired, sickly, much less productive version of yourself. It can wreak havoc on all parts of your life, from your physical health to your mental well-being to your motivation. Getting a handle on digestive troubles can be tough, but it’s not impossible. When most people think about chiropractic care, they think about back pain, neck pain, or joint problems. More than likely, constipation, irregularity, and heartburn do not immediately come to mind. But they should! Chiropractic care is successful in treating chronic and acute pain all over the body, but new research also suggests that it can provide real results for individuals struggling with digestive problems.
Why it Works
Chiropractic care deals directly with the healthy functioning of the nervous system. The spine houses the spinal cord – a centerpiece of the nervous system, and all-important transporter of messages from the brain to the body and back. When the spine contains subluxations, or misalignments, it can cause an impediment in the flow of nervous system messages. The vagus nerve, which extends from the brain stem near the atlas bone, innervates the organs of digestion. Sympathetic nerves in the thoracic and lumbar regions play a role in the rate of digestion, as do the parasympathetic nerves near the sacrum. If there is a subluxation present, these nerves might not get the input they need to properly function and tell the body what to do.
How it Works
Chiropractic care starts with an isolation of the root problem. Through consultation and physical exam, chiropractors find the subluxation, then apply a relevant, tried-and-true adjustment process to correct it. Since digestion problems run rampant in our society – over 80 billion dollars are spent on related medications each year – an effective, non-invasive solution like chiropractic is imperative. Studies have shown an improvement in constipation, more regular bowel movements, decrease in heartburn, and less bloating or discomfort after regular chiropractic intervention. Chiropractic care meets a widespread need when it comes to the betterment of digestive disorders because it addresses the root cause and is not accompanied by side effects and prominent risks, as with surgery or medication.
Sources:
https://www.thejoint.com/california/orange/orange-town-and-country-31002/digestion-problems-chiropractic-brings-relief
https://www.thejoint.com/texas/dallas/casa-linda-28074/how-chiropractic-care-can-ease-digestive-problems
