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IBS Treatment:
A Complete Guide

Diet and medication are often the starting point for IBS. Override’s approach also addresses the muscular tension and stress-related contributors that diet and medication alone often don’t reach.

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100%

of appointments are fully virtual. In-network with most insurance plans in select states.

90%

of patients report improvement*

9.6/10

satisfaction with Override providers*

*Source: Internal Override Health patient-reported outcomes data

How IBS Is Treated

Care Pt

Physical Therapy

Manual therapy and relaxation techniques targeting abdominal and pelvic floor tension that can contribute to pain and gut function.

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Pain Medicine

For some patients, non-opioid medication management can help with pain. Our pain specialists coordinate with your gastroenterologist on your overall plan.

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Pain Psychology

The gut-brain connection means stress genuinely affects IBS symptoms. Pain-focused therapy addresses stress and anxiety directly.

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Coaching & Peer Support

Between visits, a certified pain coach helps you track trigger foods and stress patterns and build a sustainable routine.

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What to Expect

Your first visit focuses on understanding your symptom pattern, diagnosis, and current dietary and medical management, plus assessing abdominal and pelvic floor tension.

From there, your care team builds a plan matched to your situation.

Timelines vary. Your team will help set realistic expectations based on your specific case.

Real Results

“I learned a lot about myself – what I could do to help myself, how I can help myself with my toolbox, that medication isn’t always the answer. My care team showed me how to cope with the pain and deal with everything.”

Marguerite L.
Override patient

Frequently Asked Questions

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Both are reasonable starting points and typically come from your gastroenterologist. Physical and stress-focused treatment works well alongside either.

For many people, yes. Abdominal and pelvic floor muscle tension, along with stress, genuinely affects gut function and pain sensitivity.

This varies by individual pattern, but many patients notice a meaningful shift within several weeks of consistent care.

Often, yes. We verify your specific benefits before your first visit.

We’re ready to help you experience relief from IBS.

Schedule your free consultation today to learn more.

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