A hiatal hernia occurs when the stomach’s upper portion begins to bulge through the big muscle separating the diaphragm and abdomen. The diaphragm houses the hiatus, through which the food passes before going into the stomach. When there is a hiatal hernia, the stomach tends to push through the hiatus, which is a small opening into the chest.
If the hiatal hernia is small, it generally will not cause problems. However, most people only know they have one once a doctor diagnoses it during a medical check-up for some other health condition.
- When should you seek medical intervention?
According to eminent specialist Dr. Hensel, a hiatal hernia chiropractor, if the condition is severe, you will find acid and food pushing into the esophagus, resulting in frequent heartburn. Many of his patients come to his office with symptoms of this condition without knowing its name.
- What causes hiatal hernia in people?
The common causes of hiatal hernia are yeast infections, parasites, bacteria, stress due to chemicals, physical reasons, or emotional reasons, food allergies, intolerances, and sensitivities. Many of these triggers are not noticed and often go undetected. The good news is that you no longer have to resort to surgery or medications with harmful side effects. You will get a safe, natural, and holistic remedy for hiatal hernia thanks to chiropractic care and treatment.
- Identify the common symptoms of hiatal hernia
Gas, heartburn, and indigestion are the most common symptoms of hiatal hernia for most people. They occur after almost every meal and cause much discomfort in daily life. You may also experience pain in the abdomen and feel full after every meal. Most people also suffer shortness of breath when they have a hiatal hernia.
- Visit a good chiropractor for treatment
Chiropractic care is free from medications and harmful side effects. You can visit the office of an experienced chiropractor for targeted treatment and relief. Trusted and skilled chiropractors will first assess the condition of their patients. They check the arm of the patient to see if there is a neurological or muscular block in their stomach.
- How does the chiropractor treat hiatal hernia?
The chiropractor will conduct specific tests to check for the condition and adjust the stomach muscles to alleviate the hiatal hernia. The process begins with the patient taking some deep inhalation and exhalation breaths. Once the patient is ready and relaxed, the chiropractor places the fingers over the stomach (when the patient inhales). The adjustment becomes easier during this time because the stomach and the diaphragm move down with the inhale.
- The chiropractor adjusts the stomach gently
The chiropractor feels the stomach and gently adjusts it to relieve the patient. Besides chiropractic adjustments, patients are recommended dietary changes so that common symptoms associated with hiatal herniae, like GERD, acid reflux, heartburn, and indigestion, can be alleviated over time.
The frequency of your visits to the chiropractor depends on the severity of the condition. However, over time, you will notice a change as symptoms of hiatal hernia become less severe.
