How I became known as the “Poop Queen”

I’ve seen a lot of backed up babies in my day.

Concerned parents come in because their little nugget hasn’t pooped in days. After a short adjustment session, they’ve got a full-on blowout on their hands.

Repeat this process countless times over the years, and it’s no wonder I’ve earned this illustrious title from some of my parents:

The Poop Queen.

While certainly one of the more comical parts of my job, the health benefits for babies are very real. Excretion is a vital process for removing waste and toxins from their body. And it’s flat out uncomfortable to feel backed up. Don’t be surprised if they’re fussy about that.

But what is it about an adjustment that reawakens their digestive system, sometimes right on the spot?

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Chiropractic and Digestion

Like all things in chiropractic, we look to the function of the nervous system. Digestion is controlled by a group of nerves in the low back.

So when I hear a patient has digestive issues — infant or otherwise — I start there. For babies, I apply gentle pressure to their low back to stimulate the nerves that control the digestive system.

Change in the body takes time, but this is one of the exceptions where it’s common to see instant results, especially if baby has been backed up a while. But, one poop does not mean the problem is “fixed.” We’ll want to consistently monitor and adjust that area, so baby doesn’t continue to get backed up.

This care can go a long way for adults, too. We’ve had many patients diagnosed with IBS or colitis see significant improvements under consistent adjustments.

Whether your digestive issues are big or small, give us a call to schedule an appointment. Bonus points if you ask for the Poop Queen.

Dr. Karisa’s chiropractic care works with the nervous system to help babies and kids with common issues like indigestion, ear infections and more.