Several conditions can slow the movement of materials through the digestive tract or produce waste gases, giving the experience of abdominal bloating. Acupuncture can help return an upset digestive system to proper balance by stimulating or inhibiting gastric and intestinal contractions, stimulating or inhibiting secretions of the digestive cells, and by addressing postural dynamics that impose distortional forces on the digestive organs. It is wise to report such symptoms to your primary care physician, considering the number and diversity of underlying conditions that they may accompany.