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Today I have some good news for any one of the 60 million folks who suffer regularly with heartburn, acid indigestion and stomach pain (often referred to as GERD). Dietary solutions are most often the correct path to recovery, however for many the problem may be ‘neurological’ and have some or all of its origin in the thoracic spine.

In the illustration above you can see the relationship between the thoracic spine (middle of the back, also called the dorsal spine) and the stomach - the yellow nerves that come from this area of the spine are involved in regulating stomach function.

In a 2020 research study entitled - The Relationship between Dorsal Spine Dysfunction and Gastrointestinal Pain and the Efficacy of Manipulation on Them - individuals with GERD-like symptoms received manipulations (spinal adjustments) of the thoracic/dorsal spine in the region related to stomach function, and experienced relief.

On the Level

Stomach upset can be due to emotional stress, faulty diet, and as the study above illustrates, spinal stress on the nerves that regulate the stomach. In my office we adjust this spinal stress in the thoracic spine with a gentle hug. Many of you already get this adjustment from me.

If dietary changes, OTC pills, or medical care are not cutting it for you, or a loved one with GERD - time to see if a good hug from me might help!

Helping our internal organs to function properly is the bigger picture in chiropractic. Below I’ll post two links to prior newsletters. One takes a deeper look at stomach issues, and the other is about the Big Picture in chiropractic as it relates to organ function, and our general health.

Let us know if we can help!!! Feel free to forward this to someone you believe needs to see this!

Until next time,

Blessings to you!