People usually seek the care of our Gainesville chiropractor when they develop neck or back pain, but did you know that chiropractic treatment can help treat digestive problems and disorders? For those dealing with gastrointestinal issues, such as indigestion, bloating, and gas, or gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn’s disease, managing their symptoms and finding a treatment that eases them can feel impossible and draining.
Some individuals successfully ease their digestive symptoms with medications, but for many others, medications prove ineffective and pose additional symptoms and side effects or simply mask the problem instead of addressing and treating the root cause. Treatment from our chiropractic center in Gainesville, FL, at Tucker Chiropractic, is non-invasive and requires no digested medication to address your condition. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Common Digestive Issues
There are several common digestive disorders and conditions that can have a significant impact on your day-to-day life. While just about everyone experiences some degree of digestive discomfort, individuals may also develop digestive disorders, including the following. Our chiropractor in Gainesville, FL, can help you manage your gastrointestinal condition. Contact Tucker Chiropractic today to schedule an appointment.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Celiac Disease
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
How Your Digestive & Nervous Systems Connect
The alignment of your spine and your digestive system are closely linked. In fact, the spine is connected with every system in the body. Thus, if your spinal alignment is off or you have a subluxation, your digestion could suffer as a result. The thoracic and lumbar portions of the spine play a role in regulating how quickly or slowly the food we consume breaks down and digests. Improperly aligned vertebrae in the lower back, for example, may misfire signals to the digestive system, which prevents the signal from reaching the brain in a timely manner.
Misalignments in the spine can result in the development of new or worsening of existing digestive conditions and symptoms. Fortunately, however a chiropractor can help treat your digestive issues using specialized techniques to realign your spine and restore vital functions and communication between your spine and digestive system.
How Our Gainesville Chiropractor Can Help
Chiropractic treatment corrects subluxations in the spine. Subluxations are the misalignments that interfere with nerve communication. During your procedure with our chiropractor, Dr. Tucker will review your back and spine, identify any subluxations through physical examination and consultation, and then safely remediate them by guiding your vertebra into their proper locations.
Once the subluxations are corrected, your nervous system will restore its peak efficiency and in turn allow your digestive system to function as it should. As your digestive system retains its normal functioning, your gastrointestinal symptoms, such as bloating and stomach pains, will begin to dissipate. Find out how chiropractic treatment can benefit your health and wellbeing! Contact us today to schedule an appointment!