Are you looking for a way to improve your overall digestive health? If so, you have probably heard that you should eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly. It is true that these two treatment options can be effective in helping you solve your issues, but this may not be enough for some people.
Even though you may think you need to take prescription medications, this is not necessarily the case. A chiropractor may be able to help you solve some of your digestive issues.
What Are the Top Symptoms of Digestive Problems?
A few signs you may be suffering from digestive issues include:
- You are having a difficult time finishing all the food on your plate.
- You feel like you are going to the bathroom more often than you should.
- Your bowel movements are very runny and loose.
- You are noticing blood in your stool.
- You are having a difficult time forcing your bowel movements to come out.
- You are feeling a severe lack of energy.
- You are noticing a lot of cramping in your stomach.
If you are detecting any of these issues, this could be a sign you are having digestive problems. A chiropractor may be able to help you solve them.
How is Your Digestive Tract Connected to Your Spine?
A chiropractor is someone who has been specifically trained to address issues related to your vertebrae, spinal cord, and back. Therefore, you may be wondering, how is any of this connected to your spine?
Your digestive tract receives signals from your spinal cord in order to work properly. If there is something wrong with your spine, then your digestive tract is going to have a difficult time working properly.
A chiropractor has the training and experience necessary to take a look at your spinal column and figure out which nerves are having issues. Then, a chiropractor will adjust your spinal column, making it easier for your digestive tract and your spine to communicate with one another.
How Can a Chiropractor Help You Solve Digestive Problems?
A chiropractor uses Chiropractic Adjustments to make sure your spine has been properly aligned. For example, there may be a subluxation present in your vertebrae. This means they are slightly misaligned, causing your digestive tract to have a difficult time absorbing minerals, vitamins, and other nutrients. This can directly impact the ability of your digestive tract to work properly.
Think of it like this, each bone in your spine is a light/dimmer switch. Properly aligned and the power is “on”. Improperly aligned (subluxated) and the power is “off” or “dim”. If the power to your digestive tract is “off” or “dim” it doesn’t have full power. Will it work well in that situation? No appliance works well without full power. Without full power, you can’t be fully healthy. Chiropractic adjustments keep full power flowing to your organs, including those of your digestive tract.
A chiropractor can take a look at these subluxations and know how to fix them. He or she will then use chiropractic adjustments to make it easier for your digestive tract to operate properly.
Contact a Chiropractor Today
These are just a few of the many ways a chiropractor may be able to help you solve your digestive issues.
If you would like to learn more, reach out to your local chiropractor today. If you don’t have one, please give us a call, 860-677-6401. We’re here to help!
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