
07/22/2025
Are you dealing with bloating more than usual lately? Between long travel days, cookout food, later nights, and a break from routine, we often see more gut issues pop up this time of year. But, here’s what most people don’t realize…👉 Digestion isn’t just about what you eat, it has A LOT to do with how your nervous system is functioning.
Your parasympathetic nervous system (aka “rest and digest” mode) plays a huge role in gut motility, enzyme production, and how your body breaks down and absorbs nutrients.
BUT, when your body is stuck in stress mode, even low-level stress, it downshifts digestion in order to prioritize survival. That’s when things like bloating, gas, sluggish digestion, and irregularity show up.
In our office, we often see digestive stress linked to:
✔️ Nervous system dysregulation
✔️ Misalignments in the mid and low spine
✔️ Constant sympathetic overdrive (rushing, multitasking, poor rest)
Chiropractic adjustments help calm the stress response and restore balance to the nervous system - supporting better digestion from the inside out!