One of the most uncomfortable ailments for any patient is irritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS. This condition can cause inconvenient and painful symptoms. To experience relief from IBS, patients should seek treatment. Though most patients do not immediately think of chiropractic treatment when searching for solutions for irritable bowel syndrome, there are many things a chiropractor can do to help mitigate and even alleviate the symptoms associated with IBS.

Before understanding how to treat IBS, it’s important to understand how IBS is characterized and what symptoms a patient may experience. This will help the patient understand whether or not chiropractic care can help. IBS is characterized by abnormal function of the bowels. Most of the people who have this syndrome experience cramping, discomfort, irregular bowel movements, bloat, gas, and chronic pain in the abdomen. Some patients only experience occasional pain, while others experience nearly constant pain. There are many different treatment options for this syndrome, but chiropractic care can be one of the most holistic and comprehensive available to patients. To learn more about chiropractic care for IBS, read this blog post from Temecula chiropractor Nathen Horst.

How Can Chiropractic Care Help IBS?

Because chiropractic care focuses on the nervous system, a chiropractor can help relieve the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome. The nervous system keeps the body healthy, maintains the functions of the bowels, and aids in digestion. In many instances, there may be interference between the brain, which uses the nervous system to send signals throughout the body, and the intestines, causing an issue in the bowels. This means if a patient is struggling with IBS, chiropractic care can be a great source of relief.

Chiropractic care has the ability to eliminate the interference between the brain and the bowels. This can reduce problems with normal digestion and elimination, restoring normal function of the bowels. In some cases, chiropractic care may actually be able to eliminate the need for other treatment or medications for a patient experiencing irritable bowel syndrome.

Dysfunction in the bowels is often a sign of a larger malfunction in the body. Stress, both physical and mental, can contribute to IBS. The digestive system is a complex system, and there are many opportunities for interference and misalignments. Meeting with a chiropractor can help to determine whether or not there are dysfunctions in the body that are exacerbating, causing, or contributing to IBS, and whether chiropractic treatment can help. Unlike traditional doctors who may only focus on treating a patient’s intestines, a chiropractic doctor will look at the total body and make sure that it is proper condition and that there are no subluxations, which are misalignments of the spine, that may be interfering with the digestive track. By properly aligning the spine, clear nerve signals are sent throughout the body.

For more information about chiropractic care for IBS or to schedule an appointment, please contact our office today. Any of our staff members here at Horst Chiropractic would be happy to answer your questions or schedule your consultation.