IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS)

A condition affecting the digestive and nervous systems.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is an intestinal disorder common in young females between, the ages of 20 and 40 years.

Often associated with psychological disturbances, including emotional stress and anxiety.

• Symptoms often present after meals and may include

- alternating diarrhea and constipation
- painful abdominal cramping (usually relieved by defecation)
- bloating and,
- fatigue

• Massage recommendations

Relaxation massage treatments may assist as a tool for the management of stress.

•• IBS is often observed in those with the ‘perfectionist’ personality. ••