"From his years working as a gastroenterologist, Dr. Brennan Spiegel felt like there was a missing piece in the causes of IBS. In 2022, he published a paper in the American Journal of Gastroenterology, hypothesizing that poor posture could lead to digestive issues by compressing the body, putting pressure on internal organs. He noted that IBS patients who improved their posture via exercises like strength training and yoga started to feel better."
"Spiegel said hundreds of patients reached out to him, sharing similar stories of how strengthening their abs and back reduced their symptoms. The experience eventually inspired Spiegel to research the connection between posture and gastrointestinal issues, culminating in his new book, "Pull: How Gravity Shapes Your Body, Steadies the Mind, and Guides Our Health." Spiegel said gravity, the force constantly pushing down on us and rolling our shoulders forward, is the key to why so many people feel gassy and uncomfortable."
Poor posture can compress the intestines and other internal organs, reducing digestive efficiency and contributing to bloating and IBS symptoms. A 2022 hypothesis connected posture to gastrointestinal problems by explaining how bodily compression increases internal pressure on organs. Many patients who strengthened abdominal and back muscles through strength training, yoga, and posture-focused exercises reported reduced symptoms. Specific practices such as dead hangs and accessories like weighted vests can help restore spinal alignment and counter forward-rolled shoulders. Gravity’s constant downward force affects how the body carries internal organs and plays a significant role in digestive comfort.
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