Digestive Issues Treatment in Orem
The Connection Between Your Spine and Your Gut May Surprise You
If you have been struggling with ongoing digestive problems and haven’t found lasting answers, the issue may be connected to spinal stress and how it affects the nervous system. At Timpview Chiropractic, Dr. Spencer Erickson focuses on reducing stress within the spine to support healthier nervous system function.
The Nervous System’s Role in Digestion
The spine serves as a central pathway for the nervous system, carrying signals between the brain and the organs responsible for digestion. When the spine is under chronic stress or strain, it can contribute to a “fight, flight, or freeze” response where survival functions take priority and digestion, recovery, and repair become less prioritized.
Over time, this stressed state may be associated with digestive challenges. Infants experiencing birth-related stress may also show early signs of digestive difficulty tied to nervous system function.
This is one reason patients of all ages explore family chiropractic care as part of a proactive wellness lifestyle. Pregnancy chiropractic care may help support comfort and nervous system balance during the prenatal period, while pediatric chiropractic care is often sought by parents looking to support healthy development and function in infants and children.
Common Digestive Concerns
Patients commonly report symptoms like stomach discomfort, bloating, gas, constipation, irregular bowel patterns, and IBS-type concerns. Some pregnant patients have also noted changes in morning sickness as spinal stress is addressed through care.
What Care Looks Like
Rather than chasing symptoms directly, the focus is on identifying areas of spinal stress that may be interfering with normal nervous system function.
Dr. Erickson begins with a detailed history, physical examination, and imaging when appropriate to identify areas of stress within the spine. Care is centered around gentle, specific adjustments designed to reduce neurological stress and support better balance and function throughout the body.
Some patients report improvements in digestive function as care progresses. Dr. Erickson also encourages healthy daily habits such as staying hydrated, eating a whole-foods diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and quality protein sources, and limiting processed carbohydrates and seed oils.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can chiropractic care treat digestive conditions like IBS or constipation?
How do you determine whether my spine is contributing to digestive problems?
What does a care plan involve?
Schedule Your Appointment
Ready to explore whether spinal care could support better digestive function? Contact Timpview Chiropractic today to schedule your new patient consultation.
