Esophageal exercises to treat GERD
Several articles in medical journals have proposed the idea of using esophageal exercises to treat GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). But how exactly does one exercise the esophagus?
Here's one way, as described in the article "A Simple Exercise to Strengthen the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Eliminate Gastroesophageal Reflux: An Autobiographical Case Report" by Eric Karrfalt:
Similarly, the authors of "Bridge Swallowing Exercise for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Pilot Study" report that "bridge swallowing" can improve GERD symptoms. They helpfully provide a picture of the bridge swallowing position.
I have no idea if these techniques would work. Thankfully I don't suffer from GERD so I can continue eating upright.
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Here's one way, as described in the article "A Simple Exercise to Strengthen the Lower Esophageal Sphincter and Eliminate Gastroesophageal Reflux: An Autobiographical Case Report" by Eric Karrfalt:
Eventually, I devised the following regimen with the intent of providing the LES [lower esophageal sphincter] with some resistance training. The resistance was provided by positioning my head below my stomach in a kneeling posture. This required food being swallowed to be pushed up an incline. I began eating part of each breakfast (oatmeal) and sometimes lunch (a sandwich) in the exercise position. I would kneel on a platform (which happened to be 6 ½” high), take a normal mouthful, chew it as needed, and prepare to swallow. I would then lay my forearms and the backs of my hands on the floor, rest my head on my hands, and complete the swallowing process. With a little practice, I was soon able to initiate and complete the swallowing process with my head resting on my hands on the floor. I did not attempt to determine what the optimal height of the platform might be or if, indeed, any was necessary.
Similarly, the authors of "Bridge Swallowing Exercise for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Symptoms: A Pilot Study" report that "bridge swallowing" can improve GERD symptoms. They helpfully provide a picture of the bridge swallowing position.
I have no idea if these techniques would work. Thankfully I don't suffer from GERD so I can continue eating upright.
via hacker news
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