Physical therapy helps people eliminate pain, prevent sports injuries, manage chronic illness, and much more. If you feel physical therapy could be right for you, and you live or work in Roseland, New Jersey, contact our Twin Boro Physical Therapy West Orange location to be connected with one of our experienced professionals.
Since 1980, Twin Boro Physical Therapy has led New Jersey in physical therapy and functional rehabilitation. We offer state-of-the-art treatments covering a wide range of conditions requiring sports medicine, hand therapy, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. Our team is dedicated to every patient’s success and seeks to improve the quality of life for everyone.
Twin Boro Physical Therapy caters to the needs of our residents, which is why we offer direct scheduling without the need for a referral, telehealth medicine services, and accept most insurance providers. If you have questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our team and see what we can do for you.
Physical Therapy to Help with Digestion
One little-known application of physical therapy is that it can help relieve a variety of digestion-related discomfort. Digestive issues have many causes and complications, and addressing physical issues can help relieve discomfort and pain, especially in conjunction with dietary changes.
Common digestive disorders such as GERD, SIBO, and constipation can all be helped under the guidance of a trained physical therapist.
Treatment for GERD
GERD, also known as acid reflux, is often caused by a hiatal hernia that pushed the stomach through an opening in the diaphragm. This can force stomach acid into the esophagus, causing reflux and discomfort.
Common symptoms of this include acid reflux, bloating, chest pain, and feeling as if you cannot breathe comfortably without gas bubbles coming up or having chest pain.
Physical therapists can use gentle manual therapy techniques to help position and lower the stomach so that it returns to its normal position and moves away from the hole in the diaphragm.
Treatment for SIBO
SIBO can be caused in multiple ways, including scar tissue pressing on the intestines which causes the intestines to “kink” and not digest food properly. This creates a backup of stool or undigested food, and a physical therapist can help reduce this through gentle massage and visceral manipulation to encourage healthy digestion.
Treatment for Constipation
If you experience chronic constipation, physical therapy may be able to help. Treatments such as gently manual therapy to reduce muscle tension in the abdomen, visceral mobilization techniques, and biofeedback to retrain the pelvic floor muscles are all potential ways that trained therapists can help relieve constipation and lessen its frequency.
In addition to this, breathing techniques and stretches that specifically trigger the parasympathetic nervous system and digestion can be taught to help lessen discomfort and give the tools to prevent constipation from building up.
Ready to Begin?
If you live or work in Roseland, New Jersey, experts at our Twin Boro Physical Therapy West Orange location can help you get started. We can be reached by calling 862-520-4027 or by visiting our website.
