Constipation in Kids: What the Brain-Gut Connection Has to Do With It
If your child struggles with constipation, you’ve probably heard it all: “give them more water, more fiber, try this powder, that supplement…” But what if the real problem isn’t in the gut—it’s in the brain-gut connection? When the nervous system is under stress, especially the vagus nerve, digestion slows down or stops altogether. That’s why at Innate, we don’t just guess—we scan! 🧠💩 Using INSiGHT scans, we assess how well your child’s nervous system is functioning and help restore communication between brain and body with gentle, specific adjustments. Located in Owasso, we help kids finally find relief from chronic constipation—naturally.
Hi, Dr. Drake here. Did you know that Constipation is one of the most common complaints we hear from parents—and often, it’s brushed off with a “just give them more fiber or water?” But if you’ve tried all of that and your child is still struggling, this message is for you. 👇
The digestive system isn’t just physical—it’s neurological.
The gut is often called the “second brain,” and for good reason. It’s lined with millions of nerve cells and communicates constantly with the brain via the vagus nerve.
When that communication system is disrupted—due to stress, birth trauma, or spinal misalignments—it can lead to sluggish digestion and constipation.
Here are a few signs we often see alongside constipation that point to deeper neurological involvement:
Difficulty with sleep or emotional regulation
Frequent meltdowns or sensitivity to stress
History of birth interventions (like C-section or forceps)
Delayed milestones or low muscle tone
These clues help us see that the nervous system may be stuck in a stressed, dysregulated state—and that directly impacts digestion.
At Innate, we use INSiGHT scans to measure how well your child’s nervous system is adapting and functioning.
These scans help us pinpoint where stress is interfering with the brain-gut axis.
Chiropractic adjustments restore balance to the nervous system, helping the vagus nerve regulate digestion the way it’s meant to. We’ve seen so many kids go from needing daily help to “go,” to finally pooping regularly without pain or struggle.
If your child is struggling with constipation—whether it’s been weeks or years—there is a better way.
We’d love to start with a conversation and gentle, non-invasive scans to find out what’s really going on underneath the surface.
Let’s get things moving—literally and neurologically.