The lower thoracic and lumbar vertebrae house the nerve roots that supply the large intestine. Misalignment in this region can reduce or distort the nerve signals that control peristalsis, the wave-like contractions responsible for moving waste through the colon. In pediatric patients, this misalignment can be present from birth and go undetected because the child appears physically normal from the outside.
Beacon Clinic of Chiropractic evaluates this region as a standard part of any pediatric constipation assessment. If misalignment is identified, Dr. Bronstein corrects it with gentle, age-appropriate adjustments. Restoring proper alignment in the lower spine can restore proper nerve communication to the intestines, addressing the constipation at its structural source.
