If you're dealing with the frustrating symptoms of SIBO, you're not alone. Any stomach ailment can disrupt your life and set you back. However, SIBO is more than just an upset stomach…

It causes bacteria in your small intestine to grow exponentially and cause many problems, from bloating to nausea, and even to malnutrition. While conventional treatments often rely on antibiotics or surgery, acupuncture gently resets your digestive system, allowing you to experience relief. Acupuncture can help regulate your Qi (vital energy), reduce inflammation, and improve your overall digestive function.

At Foundation Chiropractic, we are excited to offer acupuncture for SIBO in Pittsburgh, providing convenient and local access to care that can help you heal and thrive in your life. We combine acupuncture with a compassionate, whole-body approach to help you feel better and regain control of your digestion.

Understanding SIBO and Its Challenges

Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) occurs when there is an abnormal increase in the bacteria in your small intestine. What can be so tricky is that these particular strains of bacteria are not typically found in a healthy digestive tract.

SIBO often results when your digestion is slowed, due to a previous or chronic illness, surgery (i.e., gastric bypass), or structural issues that affect the natural movement of food and waste. Common conditions that may increase your risk include Chron's disease, scleroderma, diabetes, or Celiac's disease. These factors can cause bacterial overgrowth, leading to symptoms such as abdominal pain and bloating, nausea, appetite loss, constipation or diarrhea, feeling full after eating small portions, unintended weight loss, or even malnutrition.

Conventional treatment typically involves antibiotics to reduce bacterial overgrowth or, in more severe cases, surgery to address underlying structural problems. However, antibiotics do not always address the root causes or prevent recurrence and are typically bad for the health of your GI tract. That’s why we at Pittsburgh's Foundation Chiropractic are excited to provide acupuncture to help manage your SIBO.

How Acupuncture Can Support SIBO Recovery

Acupuncture is often used alongside conventional treatments for SIBO. At Foundation Chiropractic in Pittsburgh, we offer acupuncture to help soothe SIBO symptoms and support lasting digestive health.

Benefits of acupuncture for SIBO may include:

Improved gut health and motility so your food and waste are more easily moved through your digestive tract, addressing the stagnation that contributes to bacterial overgrowth
Constipation and diarrhea relief as your bowel function is naturally restored
Reduced inflammation in your intestinal lining and throughout your body
Stimulated bile flow to assist with fat digestion and reduce bloating
Stress relief, because stress impacts gut motility and microbiome balance and acupuncture has a calming effect

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Spleen and Stomach are the main organs responsible for digestion and transforming food into usable energy (Qi) and nutrients.

When this system is disrupted, it can lead to imbalances that show up as bloating, fatigue, irregular bowel movements, or brain fog (i.e., SIBO symptoms). Acupuncture restores balance to these organ systems, helping your body digest and reduce inflammation to support your body's own healing abilities.

Find out how acupuncture can help you find relief for your SIBO

Whether you are newly diagnosed or still seeking answers, our team at Foundation Chiropractic is excited to offer acupuncture for SIBO in Pittsburgh to help you achieve maximum relief.