Can chiropractic help stomach ulcers?
You may be aware stomach ulcers develop from an overproduction of stomach acid. The acid begins to eat at the stomach wall resulting in an ulcer. The stomach needs to produce the correct amount of hydrochloric acid (HCL) in order to digest. If there isn’t enough HCL, the undigested food begins to ferment. This produces abnormal acids that sting and burn and often times get backed up into the esophagus, alluding to conditions such as acid reflux, gastrointestinal reflux disease (GIRD), and ulcers. We commonly find the lack of HCL is related to a lack of digestive enzymes and interference along the nerve which controls proper stomach function. Standard Process nutritional supplements are helpful in aiding the restoration of digestive enzymes, along with maintaining proper spinal alignment. The stomach receives messages through a nerve which exists from between the spinal bones in the middle back. The vagus nerve, which controls a significant amount of digestive function, runs along the l
