Common Digestive Issues We Treat
We regularly help people with:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) — with constipation, diarrhea, or mixed types
- Bloating and gas — especially after meals
- Heartburn or acid reflux (GERD)
- Slow or irregular bowel movements
- Cramping or abdominal pain
- Nausea or poor appetite
- Stress-related digestive symptoms
- Post-infectious or antibiotic-related gut issues
These symptoms often interfere with daily life—affecting energy, sleep, confidence, and even the ability to enjoy meals or go out without worry.
What’s Really Causing the Problem?
Digestive issues can be complex, and often have multiple contributing factors:
- Dysregulation of the gut-brain axis (stress and anxiety playing a role in gut sensitivity)
- Overactive or underactive motility
- Food intolerances and sensitivities
- Inflammation of the digestive lining
- Imbalances in gut bacteria
- Side effects of medications or long-term stress
In many cases, patients have already tried medications, diet changes, probiotics, or elimination protocols—often without long-term success.
How Acupuncture Supports Healthy Digestion
Modern research shows that acupuncture can:
- Calm overactive nerve signaling in the gut
- Stimulate regular, coordinated intestinal motility
- Reduce visceral hypersensitivity (the "overreactive gut" feeling)
- Improve blood flow to the digestive organs
- Lower stress response, which is often directly tied to symptom flares
- Support immune regulation in the gastrointestinal tract
🔬 A 2021 study in the journal Neurogastroenterology & Motility found that acupuncture reduced IBS symptoms and improved bowel regularity in patients who had previously failed conventional treatment.
What to Expect from Treatment
Your care begins with a detailed intake to understand your history, symptom patterns, diet, stress levels, and prior treatments. Based on that, we design a plan specific to your needs. Treatment may include:
- Precision-based acupuncture to regulate nervous system and gut function
- Targeted muscle release if tension in the abdomen, back, or pelvis is contributing
- Nervous system regulation techniques to reduce stress-driven flares
- Adjunct therapies such as gentle electrical stimulation or manual therapy, if appropriate
- Simple, sustainable lifestyle suggestions that support your digestive system without extreme restrictions
Many patients report:
- More consistent bowel habits
- Less bloating and discomfort
- Fewer food-related symptom triggers
- Increased energy and reduced anxiety around meals
Who We Help
Our patients include:
- Adults with long-standing digestive issues who want more than temporary relief
- People whose symptoms are closely tied to stress or anxiety
- Individuals frustrated by trial-and-error diet approaches
- Those recovering from antibiotics, food poisoning, or surgical procedures
- Patients looking for a safe, non-pharmaceutical option to restore balance
Ready to Feel Normal Again?
If digestion is controlling your life, or out of control, it’s time to try something different—something clinically grounded and personalized.
📍 Located in Newington, we serve patients across Hartford County and Central Connecticut.
