Practice Breathing Exercise
Breathing exercise is a series of breathing techniques that encourage efficient and healthy breathing and breath control. Study shows that breathing exercise helps GERD patients lessen symptoms, decrease acid suppression, and improve their quality of life. This is because breathing exercises can strengthen the anti-reflux barrier of the digestive tract.
Breathing exercises enhance the crural diaphragm tension, assisting gastroesophageal functions, like vomiting, swallowing, and movements in the gastroesophageal reflux barrier. It can also strengthen the diaphragm barrier and lessen the occurrence of acid reflux and its damage.
Strengthening the diaphragm is an essential aspect of curing GERD. If the diaphragm is not functioning well, it can contribute to the malfunction of the lower esophageal sphincter’s ability to prevent acid reflux. Patients are advised to practice a simple breathing exercise to strengthen their LES. Breathing out and gently pushing the stomach back in can help tighten the muscles as the patient takes a second breath.
