Lifelong Gastrointestinal Symptoms Resolved Under Chiropractic Care

The Asian-Pacific Chiropractic Journal published the results of a case study in their second quarter 2025 issue that documented the resolution through chiropractic care of lifelong gastrointestinal problems.

In this case, a 9-year-old girl was brought to the chiropractor by her mother. The girl had a history of gastrointestinal problems since birth. The mother reported that her daughter would suffer with uncontrollable loose bowels and would have multiple accidents per day. The girl had also been experiencing bloating since birth that would cause abdominal pain and result in further accidents.

Because of her condition, the girl's attendance at school was significantly reduced, she would not participate in any after school activities, and she was socially withdrawn with significant self-esteem issues. Her mother reported that her daughter experienced up to 30 episodes of bowel incontinence per day, leading to low mental health and frequent emotional distress.

Over the years, the girl's mother continually sought medical help for her daughter. The girl had received a medical diagnosis of childhood irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and had undergone several years of unsuccessful medical management with laxatives and dietary modifications. Although the girl's mother was initially uncertain about trying chiropractic care, she was determined to find a solution to her daughter's suffering.

A detailed chiropractic examination was performed. The results of the examination led to the recommendation that specific forms of chiropractic care should be started. With the mother's permission, a regular regime of chiropractic care was started. The study noted that no additional therapies, nutritional guidance, or other interventions were introduced.

The results of the care were dramatic. The girl's episodes continually decreased until there was no longer an issue. Her bloating and pain were also resolved. After 12 weeks of chiropractic care, the study reports a total resolution of all the girl's problems.

So profound were the results and the impact on the young girl's life, that the mother made comments that were recorded in the study. "We can now enjoy days out, holidays, and social events. She attends birthday parties, school, and clubs without fear or issues. She is thriving in all aspects of life again. We have hosted friends at home, attended the theatre, and taken her friends along, previously impossible things. After years of struggle, we can finally see a glimmer of hope at the end of the tunnel. Her school attendance has improved dramatically, and social events are no longer a source of fear."