Digestive Issues: How Osteopathy can Help
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By Megan MacNeil
Did you know that more than 20 million people nationwide are affected by some form of digestive disease and symptoms each year? Suppose you are experiencing bloating, indigestion, constipation, gas or acid reflux, IBS, or other digestive disorders. In that case, osteopathy might be the answer you have been looking for to help alleviate these symptoms! Osteopathy is seen as a practical therapeutic option for individuals who are experiencing abdominal pain or IBS-like symptoms.
Canada has one of the highest prevalences of IBS globally, and around 5 million Canadians have IBS.
1 in 4 Canadians will experience symptoms of constipation
Worldwide, digestive diseases and issues contribute to nearly 200 million sick days, 50 million doctors' visits, 16.9 million missed school days, 10 million hospitalizations, and close to 200,00 deaths a year.
Our bodies are comprised of a complex system that has muscles, organs, ligaments, and fluids. Maintaining proper hydration and nourishment helps to keep our bodies working at their peak performance. If there are still issues with your digestive system, osteopathy might be the way to go. Osteopaths can work your body in such a way that things start to get moving again correctly in your digestive system.
Studies have found that osteopathic treatment can reduce the symptoms of both IBS as well as constipation.
For individuals who have Crohn's disease, about 35% experience IBS-like symptoms. Patients who received just three sessions of osteopathy showed reduced severity of IBS-like symptoms. Studies have shown that osteopathy manipulation can reduce constipation, reduce the need for laxatives, and improve people's overall quality of life.
Osteopathy has many benefits for those suffering from digestive issues. Still, they also have many other uses for your overall health besides improvements in digestive symptoms. Osteopathy can improve individuals' mobility, flexibility, ability to sleep at night, increase your energy levels, reduce stress levels and muscle tension and much more.
If you are interested in getting osteopathic treatment you can book an appointment with one of our osteopaths online or call us at 902-406-7200.