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Can Your Spine Cause GI Issues? The Missing Link Behind IBS, Crohn's & Chronic Gut Symptoms

June 8, 2026 · 53 min

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In this episode of The Spinal Truth Show, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down a rarely discussed possibility: that some chronic GI symptoms may be connected to the spine and nervous system. We talk about IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, food triggers, bloating, diarrhea, and why back, hip, knee, or foot pain may be clues that the spine should be checked as part of the bigger picture.

Dr. Slater also shares a real patient case where targeted spinal movement helped improve long-term GI and orthopedic symptoms after years of failed treatments. This isn't saying every GI issue comes from the spine — but it may be a missing box that too many people never check.

We also now have our Chronic GI Symptoms Course, a self-guided treatment course designed to help you explore whether your spine and nervous system may be contributing to your gut symptoms.

Check out the GI Course here: https://thespinaltruth.thinkific.com/products/courses/chronic-gi-symptoms-course

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