Constipation Treatment Manhattan - Specific Chiropractic Gonstead Method

My treatments are unlike medications which work symptomatically and offer no long term relief. With chiropractic adjustments I am able to correct the spinal misalignments that are preventing the body from proper bowel regulation.

People with persistent constipation often suffer from the sensation of being full, digestive system suboptimal performance, and excessive gas. Patients often come to me after attempting to self medicate with laxatives or altering their diet, which contributes to the problem. What they do not understand is that constipation is the outcome of spinal subluxations, nerve blockages, and misalignments around lower back and sacral region. When these areas are out of alignment, sluggish bowel movements become the norm.

Most treatments for constipation focus exclusively on symptom alleviation rather than the underlying issues. Most approaches create a cycle of dependence such that laxatives foster dependency, fibers aren't helpful on their own, and many patients find themselves stuck in a loop of relief and recurring untreated diet woes. Relapse becomes inevitable. The clue lies in the spine and how it can impact the digestive system.

Every bodily process functions because of a command from the nervous system, including digestion and defecation. Nerve groups that command your intestines exit the spine at the lower lumbar and sacral regions. Vertebrae in these areas getting misaligned or swollen due to stress, bad posture, or sitting still for too long can compress vital nerves (peristaltic action that pushes waste through the colon) leading to waste removal disruption.

Gonstead method, which I use, is the gold standard of chiropractic care. It starts from employing careful diagnostic methods to correct particular misaligned bones of the spine. Unlike general chiropractic approaches that may adjust multiple areas broadly, Gonstead technique focuses on the exact vertebrae causing nerve interference. Constipation due to nerve interference becomes very localized, therefore, this warrants precision.

As part of the Gonstead approach, I perform the thorough, multi-faceted spinal diagnosis of history intake, orthopedic and neurologic evaluations, posture assessment, static and motion palpation, and, if necessary, x-ray evaluation. With this diagnostic workup, I can accurately quantify which vertebrae are subluxated and disrupting your digestive processes.

An in-depth consultation is my first stage of treatment, which includes gathering information on your constipation's timeline and description, medical history, lifestyle habits, and prior treatments. This background information helps me understand symptom patterns alongside the contributing factors at play.

For the physical examination, I perform active and passive range of motion (ROM) tests to determine if there are neurologic components and spinal pathologies involved. I systematically examine your back for the presence of vertebrae considered subluxated and assess their possible influence on the nerves associated with the digestive system.

The Gonstead analysis incorporates postural evaluation to assess structural asymmetries which contribute to the potential presence of spinal misalignments. Longstanding posture, particularly sitting, due to poor ergonomic setups leads to lower spinal region subluxations which hinder proper digestion.

When X-rays are indicated, they augment vital information regarding structural components of the spine by visualizing significant misalignments which could have gone unnoticed during the physical examination. This imaging facilitates my goal of delivering precise and effective optimally tailored adjustments.

Each of my adjustments is based on specific Gonstead principles that aim to achieve accurate spinal realignment using the least amount of force and the greatest level of precision. Your individual subluxation patterns and posture are analyzed to deliver the adjustments in most advantageous positions biomechanically.

In addition to spinal adjustments, I provide holistic lifestyle counseling that includes ergonomic correction for work and home environments, core strengthening exercises for better spinal stability, digestion and spinal health supportive nutrition, and factors that influence constipation.

I also integrate hydration, sleep, and stress management as these areas significantly affect spinal health and digestive function. A lot of patients do not appreciate how intertwined these systems are and how improving one area can have profound effects on the others.

In terms of spinal health and function, exercise is crucial for these two to work effectively. I make custom exercise plans, adjustable to each client, that not only helps with spinal muscle maintenance but also encourages proper bowel movements. Focus areas include core stabilization and control, spinal mobility, and peristaltic enhancers.

Some lifestyle changes to be adopted include proper lifting, good workstation ergonomics, stress management, and optimal sleeping position. These assist in the adjustments I perform and minimize the chance of further subluxations that can hinder digestive function.

I treat patients for natural constipation relief across Manhattan. My office is in Midtown Manhattan which is very convenient and easily accessible from numerous neighborhoods:

Manhattan commuters face peculiar difficulties that add to the problem of constipation such as irregular meal schedules, high tension mental tasks, extended periods of sitting, and prolonged periods of time in stressful environments. These conditions frequently bring about spinal subluxations that hinder the function of the digestive system, making chiropractic medicine especially useful for modern city dwellers.

Understanding the spine's relationship to the rest of the body reveals why people get the types of treatment results they do. The autonomic system responsible for involuntary actions such as digestion also governs spinal alignment. If some of your thoracic or lumbar vertebrae are out of alignment, they could be interfering with nerve signals to your digestive organs.

Chiropractors have long documented improvements in gastric motility, relief from symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, and normalization of bowel functions in patients suffering from chronic constipation. This is achieved through proper spinal adjustments that restore nerve function within the body so that each system can function normally.

By adopting the Gonstead technique, I am able to offer something better than other providers. This approach stands out with its effectiveness because constipation caused by nerve malfunction can be very accurately diagnosed and treated using specific and targeted adjustments. I do not employ a one-size-fits-all template. Each patient has his or her own unique spinal and health issues that warrant personalized treatment plans.

My training in the Gonstead technique, coupled with my years of dealing with digestive problems in patients, puts me in a position to achieve results which most of the patients have never experienced with other forms of treatments. The adjustment that is made focusing on nerve control is more effective than generalized spinal adjustments.

Chronic constipation should not be allowed to undermine your quality of life. The right chiropractic techniques can provide natural relief by correcting the root neurological dysfunction. Make the first move towards better digestive health.