Digestive Disorders
Digestive issues have become quite prevalent these days and there are multiple factors responsible for them, including stress, anxiety, or any pre-existing illness. It is important to seek treatment for digestive problems even if the symptoms are mild because if remain untreated, these can transform into more serious and chronic disorders. Many digestive disorders share common symptoms and therefore, people often tend to take them lightly.
When our digestive system is activated after a meal, it releases various enzymes, causes the breakdown of food, and eliminates stools, fluids, and other waste products. When the digestive system is not functioning properly, symptoms like bloating, indigestion, reflux, constipation, and gas are experienced.
At SWNW Osteopathy, our treatment aims to make the digestive system function more effectively resulting in proper digestion and easy bowel movements.
The Symptoms of Digestive Problems
Digestive problems can occur in people of all age groups but in most cases, people take these issues lightly and do not seek treatment. Digestive disorders are caused by multiple factors such as diet, stress, anxiety, and the lifestyle of a person. The common symptoms of digestive disorders are:
- Heartburn
- Diarrhea
- Constipation
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Cramps
- Indigestion
- Abdominal Bloating
How Can Osteopathy Help?
The digestive system is closely linked to our musculoskeletal system, for example, restricted movements of the joints or organs can result in tense abdominal wall muscles with an interrupted nerve and blood supply. These complications can be triggered by pregnancy, after abdominal surgery, or any trauma to the ribs, pelvis, or back.
The treatment starts with our osteopath identifying the imbalance in muscles, joints, and organs and eventually the bodily movements. Osteopathic treatment is then used to fix problems with movements that lead to a relief in digestive symptoms.
Multiple treatment options are available for digestive disorders but the main aim is to treat the root cause. The treatment plan is tailored according to the individual symptoms and needs.
The treatment techniques include
- Stretching
- Massages
- Joint Articulation
- Reducing Nerve Irritation
- Strengthening Muscles
- Joint or Organ Manipulation