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Whittlesey Osteopaths

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IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a term used to group an array of symptoms such as altered bowel movements, bloating, abdominal cramps, etc. The cause is rarely a single cause but rather an array of different factors e.g. stress, nutritional, lifestyle, mechanical, other health problems, etc. Due to its complexity it can persist for many years with each factor being reinforced. There is no one approach that has the answer, however different approaches (e.g. medicine, osteopathic, nutritional, lifestyle) can help reduce the symptoms.

The digestive system is made up of a group of organs located in abdomen (see diagram). The organs are loosely stuffed into a bag like structure and given some degree of freedom to slide around. This improves their function as well ensures they can absorb the forces generated by our movement. They are supplied by nerves originating from our spine and their blood supply comes from a large blood vessel (the abdominal aorta) which runs centrally at the back of the abdominal space.

For any organ to function properly it needs 3 things;
1) a good blood supply (i.e. its source of nutrients);
2) a good nerve supply so it may do as the brain commands and
3) freedom of movement.

How Structure affects Function
Let us assume you have a stiff or painful spine. The chemical environment generated by stiffness or pain can affect how the nerves function i.e. the quality of their impulses. If this occurs in the location of the organ supplying nerves then the organs will receive a poor quality impulse/command. Organs are like soldiers (they follow orders without question) hence they will do a poor job at digesting food.

Over time this can lead to problems. A stiff spine or a pain related posture may also affect the mobility of the organs, i.e. if your right lower back hurts you may shift your weight to the left which compresses the organs on the left side. Just like your joints or muscles, organs do not like to be still as it affects their function. An immobile organ is far less efficient than a mobile organ and so again we see the digestion process affected.

3rd March 2013 Conditions

Cranial Osteopathy

Muscle control

Opening hours

Christmas 2021: Closed from 20th December 2021 until 3rd January 2022.
Monday:          9am - 4.30pm
Tuesday:          9am - 4.30pm
Wednesday:    9am - 4.30pm
Thursday:        9am - 4.30pm
Friday:              9am - 4.30pm
Saturday:         9am - 4.30pm
Sunday:                  Closed
Bank Hoildays:     Closed

Appointment and Fees

Adults (18yrs and older)
Initial Appointment £69
Follow up £49
Children (0-18yrs)
Initial Appointment £59
Follow up £39
Initial appointments are between 60 - 90mins (dependent on complexity) but please allow 90mins in your diary.
Follow up appointments are 45mins long.

Contact us

Whittlesey Osteopaths
14 Market Place
Whittlesey
PE7 1AB

Tel: 01733 785214

Email: info@whittlesey-osteopaths.com

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