In this episode, Dr. Caleb Slater breaks down a topic that challenges conventional thinking around chronic GI conditions — when digestive symptoms may not actually be coming from the gut.

Many people diagnosed with Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, IBS, or SIBO cycle through medications, diets, supplements, and biologics with little long-term relief. Dr. Slater explains how spinal and nerve dysfunction can sometimes mimic or worsen GI symptoms — and why this connection is rarely discussed.

Topics covered include:

• How spinal nerve irritation can affect digestion and bowel function

• The specific GI symptom patterns that raise red flags

• Why symptoms that come and go matter more than constant ones

• Common orthopedic clues patients overlook (back, hip, knee, foot pain)

• Why symptom management isn't the same as fixing the cause

• What real improvement should look like — and how long it actually takes

This episode isn't about dismissing GI disease or replacing medical care. It's about understanding when the nervous system may be contributing — and how to tell if you're chasing the wrong problem.

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