From Brain to Gut: The Nerve Connection That Affects Your Digestion

Bloating. Constipation. Heartburn.
If you’ve ever dealt with digestive issues, chances are you’ve tried it all—
Diet changes
Over-the-counter meds
More fiber
But what if the real problem isn’t just your stomach…
It’s your nervous system?

Your Gut Listens to Your Brain—Through Your Spine

Your digestive system doesn’t work on its own.
It’s constantly receiving signals from your brain through the vagus nerve and the rest of the autonomic nervous system.

This means:

When your spine is misaligned (called a subluxation), nerve communication is disrupted.

That disruption can cause organs like your stomach, intestines, and colon to receive faulty signals.

Over time, this can show up as:

Sluggish digestion

Reflux or heartburn

Constipation or irregularity

Gas, bloating, or cramping

⚡ Spinal Stress = Digestive Stress

The areas of your spine that control digestion—especially your thoracic and lumbar vertebrae—are often impacted by daily stress, posture, trauma, or even childbirth.

If these spinal segments shift out of place, they can irritate the nerves that communicate with:

The stomach

The pancreas

The gallbladder

The intestines

That’s why some people feel bloated after sitting all day, or get heartburn when stressed.
It’s not always about what you eat—sometimes it’s about how your nervous system is functioning.

The Gonstead Chiropractic Approach to Digestion

At Koca Chiropractic, we don’t guess—we assess.
Using the Gonstead System, we:
✅ Analyze spinal structure
✅ Check for interference in the nerves connected to digestion
✅ Use digital X-rays and thermography to identify exact problem areas
✅ Deliver gentle, specific adjustments to clear the signal between your brain and gut

What Patients Say:

“I came in for low back pain, but within two weeks, my digestive issues were gone too.” — Brianna T.
“I’d struggled with constipation for years. I never thought chiropractic could help, but it changed everything.” — Kevin M.
“My bloating and reflux disappeared after consistent care. I’m shocked and so thankful.” — Carla J.

✅ Want Better Digestion? Start With Your Spine.

If you’ve been treating digestive symptoms without results, it’s time to look at the root cause.
Your gut needs clear nerve signals to function at its best.

Call Koca Chiropractic at (402) 496-4570 or schedule your consultation today.

You don’t digest food with your stomach alone—
You digest with your whole nervous system.