If you are a Reston, VA resident struggling to accomplish your goals due to digestive issues like IBS, know that help is available. At Perron Chiropractic, we have years of experience providing Reston residents with chiropractic care for IBS treatment. IBS is a condition that affects your large intestine. Several intestinal symptoms occur together and they differ in duration and severity from one individual to another. Typically, this condition affects a person at least 3 days per month for a minimum of 3 months. 

IBS can cause intestinal damage. The impact of IBS can be reduced through chiropractic adjustment. This condition is also known as mucous colitis, irritable colon, spastic colitis, or spastic colon. Our chiropractor will evaluate your musculoskeletal system to determine whether or not your IBS symptoms can be relieved through chiropractic care.

Causes of IBS

While practitioners have not identified the exact cause of IBS, the following are some factors associated with it.

Muscle Contractions

Muscle contractions in your intestines play a key role in moving food through the digestive system. When they are stronger and last longer than usual, they may lead to bloating, diarrhea, or gas. If they are weak, they slow food passage causing dry and hard stool.

Severe Infection

When a bacteria or virus causes gastroenteritis, it can lead to IBS. Bacterial overgrowth in your intestines can also lead to IBS.

Nervous System

Your nervous system plays a major role in how your body functions. If there are defects in the nerves in your digestive system, you may have unusual discomfort when your abdomen stretches due to gas or stool. Poorly coordinated signals between the intestines and the brain can make your body overreact to normal changes. That’s why it’s essential to visit a chiropractor who understands how your nervous system works.

Other Factors

Other factors that contribute to IBS include gut microbes and childhood stress. These can cause severe symptoms as a person develops. Some types of food can trigger IBS, for example, carbonated drinks and dairy products.

IBS Symptoms

IBS symptoms you should look out for include:

• Cramping
• Bloating and gas
• Abdominal pain
• Constipation

If you experience such symptoms, visit our chiropractor in Reston for further examination to confirm whether or not you have IBS.

Chiropractic Care for IBS

Chiropractors address the cause of the problem, not the signs and symptoms. When you visit Perron Chiropractic, our specialist will examine your musculoskeletal system to determine the underlying cause of your condition. If your lumbar vertebrae (that house the nerves that travel to the digestive system) are misaligned, chiropractic adjustments will be performed to restore your spine’s natural alignment. Correcting your alignment will alleviate IBS and other digestive issues.

Visit Our Chiropractor in Reston, VA for IBS Treatment

For more information on chiropractic care for IBS relief or to schedule an appointment with our chiropractor, call Perron Chiropractic at (703) 689-2300.