What Is Indigestion?
Indigestion is a common digestive problem characterized by discomfort in the upper abdomen. Most people will suffer from indigestion at least a couple of times in life. It is a common occurrence, especially when you're suffering from a common cold or flu, pregnant, or when you eat something that disagrees with you.
Some people may experience indigestion regularly. Any ongoing stomach issues should be checked out by your doctor, but for most people, indigestion is not due to any serious health problems. Usually, indigestion can be treated with medication or a lifestyle change. Many patients are finding upper cervical care helps relieve symptoms of indigestion.
Signs and Symptoms of Indigestion
Indigestion usually occurs after eating. Large meals, or meals consisting of particularly greasy or spicy foods, are more likely to trigger it.
People suffering from indigestion may feel fullness in the upper abdomen or pain. You may feel bloated or have a burning sensation (heartburn). It may lead to nausea or gassiness.
As mentioned, indigestion is not something most people need to be concerned about. Still, the discomfort can be a nagging problem that can really make the rest of your day unpleasant.
The Upper Cervical Spine and Indigestion
While indigestion is often thought of as a stomach problem, more and more research points to the possibility that for some patients, the problem is in the nervous system.
The Central Nervous System (CNS) is made up of the brain and spinal cord. The brain communicates with the body via nerves. When nerves are damaged or compressed, signals may be disrupted or misfired. Often, for people who suffer from digestion, the problem is found in the vagus nerve—the nerve that helps the brain regulate the digestive system.
The upper cervical spine begins at the base of the skull, right near the brain stem where the vagus nerve connects to it. This part of the spine is prone to injuries due to accidents, jolts, poor posture, or degeneration due to aging. When the vertebrae are misaligned it can cause inflammation and swelling, compressing the vagus nerve.
How We Treat Indigestion
Dr. Gordon Elder of the Blair Chiropractic Clinic in Lubbock, Texas is an upper cervical specialist and practitioner of the Blair Chiropractic technique. This modern technique involves advanced technology enabling doctors to make more precise, gentle, longer-holding adjustments to the upper cervical spine. The Blair technique offers safe, non-invasive, drug-free treatment that helps many indigestion patients.
Dr. Elder begins treatment with 3D diagnostic imaging tests to study your unique anatomy and calculate any misalignments. Once detected, he makes corrections using low-pressure adjustments.
Once the vertebrae are correctly aligned, it reduces inflammation and allows the nerve signals to flow more freely. The body's natural healing processes then kick in and help repair damage to restore digestive health.
After treatment, Dr. Elder is available for check-ups as a preventative measure for future problems.
Don't let indigestion interfere with your day, or your ability to enjoy a good meal. Contact the doctor to see if upper cervical care can help you. Dr. Elder covers the areas of Lubbock, Amarillo, Midland, Odessa, Abilene, and El Paso in Texas, as well as Hobbs in New Mexico.
Published by Vic Belonogoff: A Blair Chiropractic doctor helped heal vertigo, among other conditions that Vic Belonogoff suffered from, and it gave him his life back. He continues to see an upper cervical chiropractor as a preventative measure. Vic Belonogoff is passionate about upper cervical chiropractic and how much it helps patients.