Common Types of Digestive Ailments

When your digestive system is off-kilter, it can certainly let you know!

Digestive disturbances are a fact of life at one time or another for most of us, producing a range of symptoms, including:

• Diarrhea
• Heartburn
• Reflux
• Constipation
• Gas
• Cramping
• Bloating
• Stomachache

For some people, the problems may be chronic and severe. Lives can be disrupted by conditions involving digestive tract inflammation, such as:

• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Crohn’s disease
• Diverticulitis
• Celiac disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Food allergies

Your Spinal Health Affects Your Digestion

Your gastrointestinal system plays an essential role in your health, absorbing nutrients from food, removing waste materials, and keeping your organs and musculoskeletal system working properly.

Good digestion depends on a strong nervous system. Groups of nerves relay messages between your spinal cord, intestines, and stomach to process what you eat.

How well your nervous system performs depends on the alignment of your spine. When your spinal vertebrae move out of alignment, they can put pressure on vital nerves, interfering with digestion and producing those uncomfortable intestinal symptoms.

How Visiting Your Chiropractor Can Help Resolve Digestive Problems

As you can see, misalignments in your spine may interfere with your nervous system, impairing digestion.

Chiropractic adjustments realign your spinal vertebrae to improve the function of your joints, nerves, and muscles. so your nervous system becomes better able to relay the signals your body needs for proper digestion.

Your chiropractor plays a vital role on your medical care team, providing treatments that boost your nervous system, reduce inflammation and improve healing in ways that are appropriate for your diagnosis.

Natural Relief for Digestive Issues

You can get helpful advice from your chiropractor about lifestyle habits that promote digestive wellness and reduce the need for medication.

Here are some suggestions:

Cut back on processed foods and sugar. They promote inflammation and contribute to digestive tract disease. As the saying goes: garbage in, garbage out.

Eat fiber. This well-known part of a healthy diet helps your digestive tract run smoothly. Good sources of fiber include fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains.

Chew food thoroughly and eat slowly to allow digestive enzymes to process food properly.

Drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.

Avoid smoking and alcohol, which can irritate the stomach lining.

Adopt good bedtime habits. Eat at least three hours before you go to bed. Sleeping with your head elevated can ease reflux symptoms.

Control stress with relaxation techniques such as meditation. The brain-gut connection is real and emotional stress releases hormones that can impair digestion.

Get daily exercise. Moving your body allows digestion to proceed smoothly.

Holistic chiropractic care and healthy habits will help you, along with your digestive system, to live your best life.

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We’re here to help you feel great. Call Eastern Oklahoma Chiropractic at 918-940-4630.

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