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Did you know spinal health can impact your digestion? In this episode, we dive into how chiropractic adjustments may support your gut health and help with issues like bloating, constipation, and more.
Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center – (936) 441-9990 – 3303 W Davis St, Suite 190, Conroe, TX – rodgerssteinchiropractic.com
When you think of chiropractic care, you probably think about back pain, neck pain, maybe even headaches. But did you know chiropractic care can also play a role in digestive health?
That’s right — the nervous system, which runs through your spine, controls every organ in your body — including your stomach, intestines, and colon. So when there are misalignments in the spine — what we call subluxations — they can interfere with how those nerves communicate with your digestive system.
At Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center, we’ve seen patients with issues like bloating, constipation, acid reflux, and IBS find improvement through chiropractic care — not because we’re treating the digestive system directly, but because we’re removing interference from the nervous system.
Let’s break it down a bit.
The thoracic spine — that’s the mid-back region — houses the nerves that help regulate your stomach and digestive organs. If there’s a misalignment in this part of the spine, it could be contributing to slowed digestion, cramping, or irregular bowel movements. By adjusting these areas, we help restore proper nerve flow, which allows the body to function more efficiently.
And here’s something else to consider: stress plays a huge role in digestion. When your nervous system is constantly in “fight or flight” mode, digestion slows down. Chiropractic adjustments help calm the nervous system — shifting it back into “rest and digest” mode, where your body can heal and process food properly.
Of course, we always recommend a full picture approach: staying hydrated, eating fiber-rich foods, and exercising regularly. But if you’re doing all the “right” things and still struggling with digestive discomfort, chiropractic care might be the missing piece.
So if your gut’s been giving you trouble, it could be time to check in with your spine.
At Rodgers Stein Chiropractic Center, we look beyond the symptoms to help your body function at its best — from head to toe, and yes, even to your gut.