Whether you’re an avid reader about holistic health, or completely new to the topic, it’s always amazing to be reminded of all the different ways that our bodies’ systems are connected. Today, we’re going to take a look at one of those that you’ve never considered: how a chiropractic spinal alignment can help solve your digestion problems.
Sounds pretty strange doesn’t it? Well, if there’s one thing we care about here at Petett Chiropractic, it’s allowing your body to function in the healthy natural way it’s designed to. Getting all of these systems in sync, through chiropractic care and beyond, is an excellent way to reach your health goals. So let’s dive in, and see how chiropractic care can get your digestion in order, and get rid of those terrible stomach problems.
Our Digestion Problem
Digestive problems are a much bigger issue in our country than most people think about. These problems take a ton of different shapes and sizes, including:
- Hernias
- Constipation
- Diverticular Disease
- Gallstones
- Acid Reflux
- Hemorrhoids
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Crohn’s Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Liver Disease
- Pancreatitis
- Viral Hepatitis
- And more
Over 70 million people suffer from digestive issues in America, or roughly 20 percent! That’s a huge number of people, dealing with a wide range of issues, so let’s take a look at some of the general health effects these issues are causing.
How Digestive Problems Affect Your Health
With such a diverse group of ailments, there are obviously going to be a large number of ways that these ailments lead to. Some of the most common symptoms include bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain, and stomach cramps. If digestive problems are left untreated, these lesser symptoms can lead to more serious ones, including lasting ulcers, and even stomach cancer.
How Chiropractic Care Helps With Digestion Issues
In line with our holistic approach to health here at Petett Chiropractic, we recommend that your first step to solve digestive issues be dietary. Increasing the amount of healthy and fibrous food, and less sugar and trans fats, will go a long way to dealing with many digestive issues. Spinal alignments and chiropractic care can reduce general inflammation in your body, which sometimes prevents your body from properly digesting your food. If this is the case for you, a few chiropractic care sessions, along with a healthier diet, could get your digestion back in order!
If you want to schedule some chiropractic care today, contact the team here at Petett Chiropractic!