Digestive Issues
Description
The gut is often called our “second brain.” It doesn’t just digest—it reacts, feels, and
communicates with the brain. Many digestive problems actually originate elsewhere in the
body—such as the spine, adrenal glands, or brainstem. These issues may not show up on clinical tests, but that doesn’t make them any
less real.
Signs and Symptoms
- Bloating or abdominal distension
- Excessive gas or belching
- Acid reflux or GERD
- Nausea
- Irregular bowel movements (constipation or diarrhea)
- Abdominal pain or discomfort after meals
- Poor appetite or early fullness
- “Nervous stomach” or internal tightness
Causes
- Spinal dysfunction: Especially in the thoracic and upper lumbar areas, affecting nerve communication with digestive organs
- Vagal nerve imbalance: Often due to stress, poor posture, or misalignment of the cervical spine.
- Diaphragm issues: Which impair digestion by affecting movement and neurological tone
- Visceral restrictions: Affecting motility and circulation
- Chronic adrenal stress: Leading to imbalances that worsen digestive symptoms
- Food intolerances, leaky gut, or low stomach acid: Disrupting proper digestion
- Neurotransmitter imbalances: Affecting appetite and gut-brain signaling
- Old abdominal trauma or surgery: Creating scar tissue or disrupted reflexes
Chiropractic / Applied Kinesiology Approach to Digestive Issues
- Neuro-reflex techniques to encourage circulation detoxification and boost gut immune system (GALT).
- Nutritional assessment to detect offending foods and remediate deficiencies
- Spinal adjustments to areas related to digestion
- Cranial and cervical corrections to improve vagus nerve function
- Visceral manipulation to restore organ motion and motility
- Stress management techniques to improve nervous system regulation
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for digestive issues.
Traditional medicine often misses early imbalances,
leaving patients distressed when exams reveal nothing.
Using Applied Kinesiology (AK), we can detect issues
before they become pathological. Lasting relief comes
from addressing the gut-brain connection through a
combination of structural care, nutrition, and stress
management. In doing so, profound changes can be
achieved—even in the most persistent digestive
complaints.
