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Chiropractic Helping IBS And Crohn’s Disease? New Studies Say Yes [Research]

Chiropractic Helping IBS And Crohn’s Disease? New Studies Say Yes [Research]
September 8, 2016Dr. Grant RadermacherDigestive Disorders

The Link Between Your Spine & Digestive Disorders

Everyone at one time or another has experienced the discomfort of bloating, gas, irritable bowel, constipation, diarrhea and other digestive disorders, and over $80 billion is spent every year on controlling these symptoms. In some disorders, such as Crohn’s disease, patients often require recurring hospitalization and even surgery. Traditionally, triggers have been thought to be stress, diet or infection, but new research has shown that digestive problems have a strong neurological component.

At Ascent Chiropractic, one common link we see in patients who deal with digestive problems such as bloating, diarrhea, constipation, IBS and Crohn’s is that the structures in the thoracolumbar spine are often compromised. Specifically, spinal misalignments are often present that affect the nervous system’s communication with the organs, glands and tissues of the digestive system.

It’s easy to see why patients with all kinds of digestive and intestinal disorders respond well to adjustments performed by a chiropractor. Every process performed in your body is monitored and controlled by the central nervous system and the network of nerves exiting the spine, and removing the pressure on these nerves caused by spinal misalignments allows for normal transmission of messages to your digestive system.

If you are having digestive issues, you may not think to call chiropractor first, but a growing body of research suggests that perhaps you should.

What The Research Says

A 2012 study evaluated the clinical effect of spinal manipulation (adjustments) in treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) compared with medication. Researchers randomly divided two hundred ten IBS patients into spinal manipulation and medication groups. All patients in the spinal manipulation group received a total of five treatments. Symptoms were evaluated based on bowel symptom scale scores before and after treatment to evaluate the effects of treatment, and to statistically compare both groups.

Post-treatment results showed that of the spinal manipulation treatment group, 92 cases had excellent results, 10 cases had good results, 3 cases had fair results, and 0 cases had poor results. There were no adverse side effects from treatment. In comparison, in the group receiving medication, 30 cases had excellent results, 41 cases had good results, 12 cases had fair results, and 22 cases had poor results.

The researchers concluded that displacement of vertebra in the thoracolumbar spine appears to negatively effect the function of the digestive system. Correcting this misalignment and resolving the abnormal stimuli caused by pressure exerted on the nervous system is, according to the authors of the study, “an effective treatment for IBS”.

Earlier case studies have also shown that treatment by a chiropractor is an effective method for relieving constipation in pediatric patients.

Chiropractic Help For Crohn’s Disease

In another study evaluating the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment for patients with Crohn’s disease, 70% of the patients who had battled with chronic digestive problems showed long-term and stable remission of their symptoms without medication after 12 weeks of regular chiropractic care.

The researchers concluded that “chronic nerve compression secondary to vertebral subluxation in the thoracic and lumbar regions had a significant effect on the immune function of these allergy and Crohn’s disease patients.” Furthermore, “this nerve compression leads to a chronic functional disorder having a significant effect on digestion, absorption of nutrients and liquids, conveyance of food as well as various other functions of the digestive tract extending to excretion.”

The Ascent Chiropractic Advantage

The bottom line is this: chiropractic care should be strongly considered as a complementary treatment to conventional medical methods of improving bowel function. The health of the spine and nervous system needs be examined along with diet and nutritional habits.

Need a chiropractor in Brookfield? At Ascent Chiropractic we utilize a low-force, non-invasive, conservative approach to treat the structural problems that may contribute to digestive disorders like IBS and Crohn’s Disease. To make an appointment at Ascent Chiropractic, call 262-345-4166 or schedule an appointment with our online scheduling app.

Sources:
Qu L., et al. Irritable bowel syndrome treated by traditional Chinese spinal orthopedic manipulation. J Tradit Chin Med. Dec 2012; 32(4):565-70.
Takeda Y., Arai S., Touichi H., Mieda T. Long Term Remission and Alleviation of Symptoms in Allergy and Crohn’s Disease Patients Following Spinal Adjustment for Reduction of Vertebral Subluxations. Journal of Vertebral Subluxation Research. March 2003; 4(4).
Alcantara J., Mayer D. The successful chiropractic care of pediatric patients with chronic constipation: A case study and selective review of the literature. Clinical Chiropractic (2008); 11:138-147.




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David King Reply
August 27, 2014

Correcting the underlying cause, vertebral misalignment, with chiropractic adjustments can restore proper communication between the brain and the gut, and may reduce or eliminate many of these gastrointestinal problems.

Moin nex Reply
October 18, 2014

I never thought that spine is related with digestive problems. Recently on my blog I discussed about food and digestion. Thanks for letting me know about this.

Stephen Graham Reply
January 9, 2015

It is so interesting to see all the ways that proper spine alignment is tied into overall health.

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January 28, 2015

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gdesantoses Reply
February 25, 2015

For years I have had a lot of problems and stomachaches. For me the solution was the link between physical exercise, nutrition and a massage routine.

jim Reply
March 4, 2015

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Clare Reply
March 5, 2015

One of the most effective techniques we have as chiropractors is spinal adjustment to help re-align the musculoskeletal system. Studies in treating acute pain over other methods of treatment have really proven it’s efficacy.

Edwin Garza Reply
March 7, 2015

The effect Chiropractic has on Crohn’s disease is indeed interesting. I watched a class mate of mine recover from acute sotmachaches and appear for the grade exams absolutely fit without medication in my childhood. Good to see this knowledge is being shared over the internet.Thank you doc. Please do post other benfits of chiropractic too!

Mia Reply
March 8, 2015

Apple Cider Vinegar and Baking soda works like charm, You have to take 1 cup of boiled water add 1 spoon of apple cider vinegar or baking soda and take 2-3 times in a day. In very short span of time you can get rid of gas problems and its pain.

ranga.nr Reply
April 9, 2015

Spinal problem causing digestive tract disturbance! interesting. I heard IBS to be caused due to stress and life style irregularities. But seems even spinal disturbance is also a cause is worth considering.

cavs Reply
May 26, 2015

I have always known spine is the BACKBONE to human health. But have never in my wildest thoughts ever known its related to digestion. Thank you for this information.

Jack White Reply
June 9, 2015

I had no idea that chiropractic care went this far with its benefits. I am really surprised that 70% of people saw an improvement from there chrohn’s disease. I have an entirely new respect for the chiropractic care field

Tracey Reply
November 1, 2018

I can see how back problem might worsen IBS as it will introduce an additional level of stress but I believe it is unlikely to be the root cause of the iBS symptoms

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