Heartburn & Acid Reflux

Heartburn

Chiropractic Care for Heartburn and Acid Reflux in Seattle, WA

Do you have heartburn or acid reflux Seattle, WA? The terms heartburn and acid reflux are commonly used interchangeably, but heartburn is technically a symptom of acid reflux. Heartburn is a burning sensation that can move from your stomach to your chest and up to your throat. Other symptoms of acid reflux are regurgitation and dyspepsia. These symptoms most often occur after eating a heavy meal, while bending over, or when lying down, especially on your back. Acid Reflux is also known as Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Acid Reflux Facts in Seattle

  • More than 60 million Americans experience acid reflux at least once a month.
  • More than half of all pregnant women experience heartburn during pregnancy.
  • Acid reflux ruins sleep and can even lead to developing sleep apnea.
  • Acid reflux can often coexist with Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
  • Acid reflux increases risk of esophageal cancer.

Causes of Acid Reflux

There are many things that can cause acid reflux. Stomach abnormalities, pregnancy, smoking, and being overweight are just a few of the different causes. Certain foods or drinks can make the symptoms of acid reflux worse.

A major cause of acid reflux that we see in our clinic has to do with the alignment of your spine. When your spine is misaligned where the sensitive nerves go to the stomach and esophagus, it can cause the symptoms of acid reflux. We have many cases of success when adjusting patients with acid reflux.

What Can I Do To Correct and Avoid Acid Reflux?

Here are a few things that you can do immediately:

  • Avoid certain foods and drinks: Citrus fruits, chocolate, caffeinated or alcoholic drinks, spicy, fatty, or fried foods, garlic and onions, peppermint, and tomatoes
  • Eat smaller meals
  • Don’t lie down after eating
  • Elevate your bed
  • Quit smoking
  • Lose weight

Chiropractors Can Help

While all these tips can help you reduce the symptoms caused by acid reflux, they may not treat the underlying cause. The only true, proven way to correct misalignments in your spine is to be checked and adjusted by a chiropractor.

Here at Insight Family Chiropractic, we are spine experts and know exactly how to find the misalignments in your spine and the root cause of your acid reflux. No two people are alike so your individual care plan will address your unique issues and will lead you back to optimal health.

Reach out to us today. We look forward to getting started with you!

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What People Say About Insight Family Chiropractic

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I want to thank NJ for al the magnificent help that I received from his Chiropractive Service. Prior to coming to see him I had serious issues in regards to my lower back and my right knee. I was contemplating having surgery for both issues. I only came because m girlfriend made the appointment. Once I saw NJ I made it known that I did not beleive in Chiroprctors. Well I am amazed to say that my issues are 80 to 90 percent better and I am no longer contemplating surgery. Thank you NJ!
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I found Dr NJ at the lowest movement of my life I was experiencing shakiness, fast heart rate, indigestion from a pinched nerve let me just say I was miserable went to several different Dr's and told them my symptoms but was told nothing was wrong with me because all of my blood works were negative that's when I started looking for chiropractors then was lucky enough to find dr NJ 2 months later I'm back to work my condition has improved I definitely recommend him he is knowledgeable, caring,confident and fair and wants the best for his patients thank you Dr NJ.
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After living in Seattle quite some time we have moved but come to visit often. Most recently for 3 weeks while I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with a breech baby. One of the recommendations my providers gave me was to consider chiropractic care to encourage baby to turn. I chose Dr. NJ based on location and insurance coverage and I am really happy those paths led me to his practice. Regardless of position for baby, I left each visit feeling better aligned, relaxed, comfortable and energized. I waited to post this review in case I could also declare our baby is head down aaaaannndd HE IS!
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I started going to Dr NJ because of a pinched nerve in my back, no other chiropractor helped me… DR NJ is the only one to help me with my pain, I’m about 90% better now, he really cares about his patients, I recommend him to everyone with pain, or if you just want to come for a maintenance care, you won’t be disappointed!!!
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I was fortunate to be seen by Dr. NJ when he lived on Oahu. He left and I picked up another chiropractor in the clinic. A year and a half later, I moved to Mukilteo, I was surprised he was so near in Northgate. Sure, there are closer chiropractors up where I live, but with Dr. NJ, he really cares and the trip is worth it. If I move out of the area, I'm taking him with me.
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I was in really bad shape when I first saw Dr. NJ. I could barely turn my neck to the left and I was carrying around my head with my hands. I searched for someone local so I could walk. I couldn’t drive. I was able to make a same day appointment. I instantly felt comfortable seeing he has a separate waiting room and exam room. Dr. NJ took his time and explained every part of the intake to me. Took X-Rays of my spine which helped to see what is going on with my posture. It was a roadmap to get me back to much better alignment. That paired with the exercises he showed me made for an impressive re-evaluation two months later. I’m really happy to have found Dr. NJ. I think you will be too.
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