Issues of gas, bloating, constipation, or diarrhea are all disorders of the intestines.  The intestines are digestive organs consisting of highly absorptive cells lining miles of tubular tissue folds in our abdomen.  There are two types of intestines, the smaller diameter (known as the small intestines) is more specialized to absorb nutrients from our food while the larger diameter (large intestine or colon) is more specialized to absorb water from our food. Similarly, to the stomach, the hollow, tubular nature of the intestines lends itself to areas of restriction, tightness and inflammation that lead to digestive issues listed above.

Seeing a DPT is a great way to get a complete treatment including behavioral changes to include water, a healthy diet, and regular exercise along with visceral manipulation techniques to be sure the ligaments and fascia are relaxed enough to allow for enough water to keep our stools regular and minimize the build-up of gas. When there is the right amount of water absorbed, we can pass a formed but soft stool easily and our body functions optimally.