Upper Cervical Care Helps Constipation
I have a number of patients who call me a few times per year for help, but it’s not because they have back or neck pain! They call because… they’re constipated.
It started about five years ago after I helped a patient who had been suffering from chronic constipation. Her case was heartbreaking, and by far the worst I’d ever seen. The only consistent form of bowel movement she had involved her husband manually “de-compacting” her with a rubber glove every 3-4 days. Not a pretty picture!
Within three days of her first Upper Cervical adjustment, she had five natural bowel movements. Her husband called ecstatic, and just couldn’t believe it worked!
Over the months and years following this case, a number of constipation sufferers have found their way to my practice. With similar results, they choose to come in whenever they’re feeling “backed up.” Interestingly enough, within about 24-hours of their visit, they too have regular bowel movements.
This may sound surprising, so I’ll shed some light on this topic by explaining why Upper Cervical care can be beneficial for constipation sufferers.
Symptoms of bowel diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) include painful cramping, bloating, and constipation. Evidence supports that certain cases of bowel disease result from the malfunction of nerves that control gastrointestinal function and/or immune response. It can also result following trauma to the spine. Uncorrected spinal trauma can create malfunction within the autonomic nervous system, the immune system, and the nerves traveling from the brain to the G.I. tract.
The purpose of Upper Cervical Care is to reverse the trauma-induced neck injury; thereby reducing irritation to the injured nerves that supply the immune system and small and large bowel.
It’s important to note that there are many different causes of constipation and not all can be helped the same way. An upper cervical examination is necessary in each individual’s case to determine if benefit from Upper Cervical Care can be achieved.
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