Chiropractic medicine works with the information highway of the body: the spinal column and all the nerves that travel it. It shouldn’t surprize anyone that the health of the nervous system affects the entire body, and symptoms of compromised nerves can manifest in almost any body system.

Also, increased spinal health can benefit health of other body systems. Specifically, let’s talk about gut and digestive issues.

Chiropractic medicine is extremely effective at treating issues related to digestion. Your nervous system is intimately linked to your digestive system, and has complete control over various aspects of your digestive function. Nerves in the thoracic and lumbar regions of the spine control the pace your body digests food, among other things. If any of the nerves in your spine aren’t functioning properly, problems with digestion can easily be a consequence.

Some Digestive Issues That Respond Well to Chiropractic Treatment:

Acid Reflux – Constipation – Diarrhea – Heartburn – Irritable Bowel Syndrome – Abdominal pain – Cramping – Bloating – Excess gas – Mucus in the stool

There are some symptoms that tell us that your situation won’t be remedied by chiropractic medicine, and in those cases we refer to doctors of traditional western medicine. See your family doctor if you have a persistent change in bowel habits or other signs or symptoms of IBS. They may indicate a more serious condition, such as colon cancer.

Chiropractic doctors and patients have seen great results with chiropractic care for digestive issues, but there is still not enough research into the area to define an accurate effectiveness rate of chiropractic treatment on gastrointestinal disorders. In the research we do have, there were no reports of either worsening of symptoms or other adverse reactions by patients receiving various types of chiropractic therapy. Alongside so many reports of great effectiveness, we can confidently recommend chiropractic treatment for common digestive disorders.

To find out if Dr. Hawkins can help you with your gastrointestinal health in the Miramar Beach area, contact The Concierge Chiropractor today.