The Role of Chiropractic Manual Therapy in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults
- Julian Simpson
- Apr 17
- 2 min read
Updated: May 1
The Role of Chiropractic Manual Therapy in Managing Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Adults
One of the most common disorders of gut-brain interactions worldwide is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)- it is characterised by abdominal pain and altered bowel habits, such as constipation or diarrhea, in the absence of identifiable organic pathology
It affects 10% of the population
Chiropractic Manual Thearpy is a non-invasive treatment that involves various skilled manual techniques aimed at assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of symptoms and conditions.
Chiropractic Manual Thearpy is a hands-on approach and consists in performing techniques on different anatomical areas to restore a state of normotony between structure and function and support homeostasis in the body through the improvement of physiologic function.
What does the research show for manual therapy and the treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
A significant difference in symptom improvement was found between the two groups after the first session. In the experimental group, 74 % improved after one session
Other studies show therapy can significantly reduces self-reported diarrhea , abdominal distension , and abdominal pain
Overall , Manual therapy may benefit irritable bowel syndrome, improving biopsychosocial function and quality of life.
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Płóciennik-Korycka N, Pani SM, Bruc B, Contu P, Wrzesińska M. Exploring manual therapy in the management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults: A scoping review. Complement Ther Med. 2025 May;89:103136. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2025.103136. Epub 2025 Jan 27. PMID: 39880320.
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