Stomach & Digestion

Suffering from Chronic Upset Stomach & Digestion Problems?

Why do you feel sick when you eat certain, or all, foods, It is your body’s immune system response to a food that does not agree with you. It’s a natural defense against harmful foreign substances, so your stomach reacts to specific foods that upset it. If your stomach hurts when you eat almost any food, then your stomach is not healthy and needs a gut repair so that the environment is suitable to digest food.

Researchers demonstrate that this inflammatory response in the body can increase certain symptoms such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), bloating, tiredness, constipation, diarrhea, cramping, eczema, headaches and migraines. A food sensitivity test can tell you if certain foods are upsetting your system and if your gut needs to be cleaned up so it is in better shape to digest all foods.

At Leigh Brain & Spine, Dr. Cosmas Leigh focuses on helping people figure out how food is affecting them and then fixing the problem. Dr. Leigh uses state-of-the-art food sensitivity testing using IgG Response, a quick and easy (and painless) dried blood spot collection.

This is an easy finger prick for patients and only takes a minute during an office visit. No blood draw is necessary offering a non-invasive, easy procedure that offers a wealth of information about how foods are impacting your body.

Once Dr. Leigh discovers your nutritional and gastrointestinal needs, a specific nutritional plan will be made for you. The nutritional plan can include the elimination of certain foods from your diet, and the introduction of specific nutritional supplements to support the needs of your body.

Spine Conditions

Chiropractors FAQ

Do Chiropractors adjust all patients the same way?

No. The chiropractor evaluates each patient’s unique spinal problem and develops an individual course of care. In fact, there are many different chiropractic techniques and the chiropractor will decide which is best for each patient. The recommendations made by a chiropractor are based upon years of training and experience. Each patient’s care is uniquely different from every other patient.

Can a person who had back surgery see a chiropractor?

Yes. It’s an unfortunate fact that up to half of those who had spinal surgery discover a return of their original symptoms months or years later. They then face the prospect of additional surgery. This too common occurrence is known as “Failed Back Surgery Syndrome.” Chiropractors may help prevent repeated back surgeries. In fact, if chiropractic care is initially utilized back surgery can often be avoided in the first place. Some chiropractors specialize in serving those people who have had previous back surgeries and are still in pain. Spinal Decompression Therapy can be the most effective course of treatment for such a person.

Can I adjust myself?

No. Since a chiropractic adjustment is a specific force, applied in a specific direction to a specific joint, it is virtually impossible to adjust oneself correctly and accurately. It is possible to turn or bend or twist in certain ways to create a “popping” sound that sometimes accompanies a chiropractic adjustment. Unfortunately, this type of joint manipulation is usually counterproductive, often making an already unstable spine even more unstable, and can sometimes be dangerous. Adjusting the spine is not for amateurs.

Can I tell if my spine is out of alignment?

Not always. A misalignment is like a dental cavity–you may have it for a long time before symptoms appear. That’s why periodic spinal checkups are so important. Although it may be possible to know you have a misalignment, it is rarely possible to be sure you don’t. Regular spinal checkups are always a good idea, and they promote good health from the inside out.

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About Dr. Cosmas Leigh

Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Cosmas Leigh, D.C. is a pioneer in Spinal Decompression to treat spinal stenosis, herniated discs, bulging discs, and disc degeneration. Dr. Leigh was the first in his region to include the state-of-the-art DRX 9000c Non-Surgical Spinal Decompression system to his practice to reduce pain and restore function for people of all ages.