Acid Reflux
Our Primary Techniques Explained
Did you know that acid reflux is one of the top health-related internet search queries and is a common condition among millions of Americans?
It is becoming more and more prevalent throughout the world, especially affecting middle-aged and the older segment of the population.
Shockingly, even pediatric populations are developing GERD symptoms at an appalling rate. Failing to properly treat GERD symptoms or can lead to ulcers and esophageal cancer.
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GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is known to most people as a more severe form of acid reflux.
GERD is diagnosed when the backward flow occurs frequently and severely, possibly including additional symptoms.
GERD involves regular heartburn, regurgitation of food or liquid, problems swallowing, coughing, and wheezing. It may also involve chest pain or feeling like there is a lump in the throat.
You may know Acid Reflux as: Acid Ingestion, Heartburn, Esophageal reflux, GERD, Hiatal Hernia, and Peptic ulcer disease.
Many people experience symptoms such as:
- burning pain in the chest
- nausea
- difficulty swallowing
- heartburn
- a sensation that food is stuck in your esophagus
- acidic taste in your mouth
- a feeling like you’re choking or your throat is blocked
- a burning sensation
Correct Your Acid Reflux with Chiropractic Care
Many people attempt to take medications or alter their diet as a way to eliminate their discomfort and symptoms.
However, these attempts typically provide temporary relief and fail to permanently correct the condition.
Luckily, there are several ways that chiropractic care can help manage a reflux problem-and none of them involve any invasive procedures.
Chiropractic care is for much more than back pain, and it’s proven to show results in corrective care techniques.
It aims to realign the spine back to health, eliminate nerve interference, and return the body back to a state of pain-free well-being.
Your chiropractor believes that a spine and body free from dysfunction and restriction is a body that can function optimally. Your chiropractor can help treat your acid reflux by helping you to:
- Manage a healthy weight
- Taking the stress off the joints and spine to help take the pressure off of nerves
- Strengthening the spinal muscles through adjustments, which help to relieve pressure from the stomach
- Correcting joint dysfunctions or restrictions that can help ensure the proper function of the whole body
Realigning the spine back to its natural form and strengthening the back muscles with chiropractic care reduces unnecessary pressure on the internal organs and allows nerve energy to flow freely throughout the body; therefore returning normal function to the stomach and other internal organs.
