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Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is a severe form of acid reflux that can cause great discomfort and pain. Acid reflux occurs when acid from the stomach flows backward into the esophagus. When this occurs frequently, it can cause additional symptoms, such as regurgitation of food or beverages consumed, coughing, wheezing, or problems swallowing. Frequent acid reflux may lead to a weakened muscle at the bottom of the esophagus, allowing it to open at random times and result in a backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus. At this point, an individual is typically diagnosed with GERD.
Depending on the frequency and severity of your GERD symptoms, your doctor may suggest medication to help alleviate your symptoms. In severe cases, medication may be prescribed, or you may be advised to have surgery. Several lifestyle changes can help manage the symptoms of GERD, including the following:
Lifestyle changes can not only help with GERD, but they can also have a big impact on your overall health and wellbeing. Chiropractic care is another way to help relieve symptoms of GERD, along with any other health concerns you may have. Since your body is controlled by the central nervous system, any misalignments in the spine can lead to nerve interference and miscommunications within your body. When the signals from the brain are interrupted, it can lead to health issues such as GERD. Chiropractic care at Waypoint Chiropractic in Bozeman, MT, is a safe and natural method for managing the symptoms of GERD since it gets to the root cause of the problem. Dr. Cary Gentry will carefully examine the spine, looking for any issues that may be contributing to your symptoms. He will then gently adjust the spine, ensuring it is aligned as it should be. When misalignments are corrected, the body can begin to heal and function at optimal levels.
Studies have been done to explore the benefits of chiropractic care for those who have been diagnosed with GERD. One particular study was done on an infant who was suffering from GERD. After just four visits to her chiropractor, her issues were fully resolved. Another study was conducted on a 35-year-old woman who was experiencing pain in the neck, upper back, and sternum area for 4 weeks, along with recurring GERD. After regular chiropractic adjustments, she reported full resolution of her pain, and her GERD symptoms resolved as well, allowing her to stop all medications.
Bozeman chiropractor Dr. Cary Gentry can help with your GERD frustrations by getting to the root cause of your symptoms. By removing misalignments in the spine, nerve interference is reduced and, in turn, the body can function more effectively. Seeing your Gallatin County chiropractor will not only help with the symptoms of GERD, but it can also improve your overall health and wellbeing, leading to a reduced need for medications that have been known to have negative side effects. Contact Waypoint Chiropractic today to schedule your appointment.
Sources
Alcantara, J., Anderson, R. “Chiropractic Care of a Pediatric Patient with Symptoms Associated with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Fuss-Cry-Irritability with Sleep Disorder Syndrome and Irritable Infant Syndrome of Musculoskeletal Origin.” The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association, 2008 Dec; 52(4): 248-255. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2597889/
Chu, Eric Chun-Pu, and Kenneth R Butler. “Resolution of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Following Correction for Upper Cross Syndrome-A Case Study and Brief Review.” Clinics and practice vol. 11,2 322-326. 21 May. 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8161447/
