Constipation can be more than just an occasional annoyance—it can deeply affect your comfort, mood, and overall health. Many people struggle silently, relying on medications or laxatives that mask symptoms without addressing the underlying cause.
What’s often overlooked is that the nerves controlling your digestive tract originate in your lower spine, particularly the lumbar and sacral regions. When these vertebrae are misaligned, nerve signals to your colon can be disrupted, slowing bowel movements and leading to constipation.
Chiropractic care focuses on gently realigning the spine to restore proper nerve function. By freeing the nerves that regulate the muscles and function of your intestines, chiropractic adjustments help encourage more regular, comfortable bowel movements.
This drug-free approach has helped many patients, including children and adults with chronic constipation, experience relief and improved digestive health. Chiropractic also supports the body’s natural balance, reducing inflammation and promoting healthy organ function.
If you’re tired of discomfort and reliance on medications, chiropractic care offers a safe, holistic path to digestive wellness.
Works Cited
- Clayton, M., et al. (2011). Chiropractic management of a child with chronic constipation: a case report. Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, 34(5), 349.e1–349.e4.
- Peters, R. E. (2001). Chiropractic care of a pediatric patient with complaints associated with constipation: a case report. Journal of Clinical Chiropractic Pediatrics, 6(1), 349–353.
