Correct Body Posture
Poor body posture can also contribute to heartburn, particularly slouching. When experiencing heartburn while seated, try sitting up straighter. Adding cushions to support you in maintaining a more upright posture is an excellent way to achieve this.
Good body posture puts lesser pressure on the abdomen. For example, pressure on the abdomen after eating caused by slouching could cause stomach acid to rise into the esophagus, resulting in heartburn. Sitting up straight might help prevent this. Long-term posture problems could contribute to GERD, so correcting poor posture eliminates acid reflux symptoms, namely heartburn.
Lying down can worsen heartburn. When it is time for bed, adjusting the sleeping surface to elevate the upper body can help relieve discomfort caused by heartburn. This can be done by adding additional pillows from the waist up. Having a wedge pillow or an adjustable bed to put you in a more appropriate angle can help ease heartburn. Changing body positions, whether sitting or lying down, might not be the total solution to heartburn, but it can help in some cases.
