There are over 62 million Americans diagnosed with a digestive disorder. These health issues tend to increase with age, but can still affect people of all ages. Stomach issues can have a negative impact on a person’s everyday life, as they decrease your energy, deplete you of essential nutrients, keep you at home, and interfere with your social and work life. While most people use medications for temporary relief, there are drug-free, non-invasive, and safer options to consider that do more than treat symptoms. Chiropractic care is a holistic approach that identifies and treats the source of a patient’s health conditions. Discover how chiropractic care can help naturally treat your stomach issues.

What Are Stomach Issues?

The digestive system is responsible for absorbing key nutrients and removing waste (i.e. toxins). A stomach issue refers to any health issue within the digestive tract. Stomach problems can range from mild to severe and can affect people at any age. 

Common Stomach Issues

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Bloating
  • Celiac disease 
  • Constipation
  • Crohn’s disease 
  • Diarrhea
  • Gallstones 
  • Gas
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Nausea

Main Causes of Stomach Issues

While there are various causes, researchers have found that genetics are a primary cause of stomach issues. Environmental factors can contribute too. This includes your diet, location, medications, mood, and stress, as well moving and traveling. When you make any big changes to your normal life routine, this can affect your digestive system.

The Link Between Your Digestive System and Nervous System

In case you didn’t know, your digestive system is linked to your nervous system. Your nervous system is responsible for telling your digestive system how to function. If there are any neurological interferences within the spine, this may negatively affect your digestive health.

Your Spine Communicates With Your Stomach

The thoracic and lumbar parts of the spine control how fast or slow your body breaks down and digests the food you eat. When there are nerve issues in your spine, this will impact your digestive system’s ability to function properly.

Your Lower Back and Stomach Issues

Studies have found that people suffering from stomach issues also tend to have lower back issues. A spine misalignment can occur in the lower back. This then prevents key signals from reaching the brain. This explains how stomach issues can happen when there are misalignments in the lower back.

Spine Subluxations

If you have a spine misalignment, this can prevent your body from absorbing key nutrients and vitamins from the food you eat. This can lead to weight loss, malnutrition, and other serious health concerns.

How to Treat Your Stomach Problems Naturally With Chiropractic

When you visit your local chiropractic office, a licensed chiropractor can identify and treat the underlying cause of your stomach issues. This is a much different approach than traditional healthcare, which uses medications to temporarily treat pain symptoms. Indeed, a chiropractor can perform a gentle adjustment to correct any spine misalignments. This will gently and safely guide your vertebrae back into the correct alignment. Thus, this will remove any pressure off of your nervous system and allow it to function properly. You will likely experience less digestive issues, as your nervous system can now effectively communicate with your digestive system. Many patients experience enough pain relief that they reduce or stop using medications for any pain relief related to their stomach issues.

We hope you found this week’s article. If you or someone you know has stomach issues, it’s important to know that you have several traditional and holistic treatment options. It’s recommended that you talk with your primary care physician to discuss the best treatment for your specific health needs. If you want to learn how chiropractic can help treat your health conditions, contact At Last Chiropractic today. Our Lithia chiropractors would love to help you achieve long-term pain relief and optimal health!