Hiatal Hernia Treatments
Вставка
- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- A hiatal hernia is when part of the stomach pushes up through the diaphragm muscle. Hiatal hernias may not have symptoms, but they can also cause heartburn & abdominal discomfort. This video may help.
Buy a worksheet with these treatments: www.askdoctorj...
Starting with diaphragmatic breathing can really help pull the hernia back down as well as relax the abdominal area. This can be done in sitting or lying down.
Next are bridges with a hold and a cat/cow or cat/dog. Strengthening is a great way to help prevent the hernia from happening.
Seated, a QL stretch and an upper thoracic sidebend will help lengthen and open up the upper chest area.
Finally, a standing sidebend and deep breathing with arm movements not only help relax the muscles, but they also help lengthen the area to help pull the hernia back down.
Other Ask Doctor Jo Videos:
Real Time Full Body Stretching Routine:
• Real Time Full Body St...
Real Time Morning Stretch Routine:
• Real Time Morning Stre...
===========================================
Doctor Jo is a Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
SUPPORT Dr. Jo on Patreon for as little as $1 a month, and get cool rewards: / askdoctorjo
===========================================
Hiatal Hernia Treatments:
• Hiatal Hernia Treatments
www.askdoctorj...
DISCLAIMER: This content (the video, description, links, and comments) is not medical advice or a personalized treatment plan and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. Perform the moves in this content at your own risk. These moves may not be appropriate for your specific situation, so get approval and guidance from your own healthcare provider before beginning. If anything is painful or doesn’t feel right, stop immediately and contact your healthcare provider.
Don’t use this content to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. Don’t use this content to avoid going to your own healthcare provider or to replace the advice they give you. You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Ask Doctor Jo, LLC, its officers, employees, and contractors for any and all losses, injuries, or damages resulting from any and all claims that arise from your use or misuse of this content. Ask Doctor Jo, LLC makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of this content.
Buy a worksheet with these Hiatal Hernia Treatments here: www.askdoctorjo.com/hiatal-hernia-worksheet
Don't forget to hit the 🔴 *SUBSCRIBE* 🔴 button above! *Find all of my videos at **ua-cam.com/users/askdoctorjo*
I live out here in San Francisco California doctor Joe is the best during this pandemic I got a lot of injuries through work and so I can't go to a physical therapy so I do all my physical therapy at home and watching her program has helped me a lot my spine I had vertigo last month I just looked up a pain vertigo and I started doing the exercises for 30 days now the verticals long I'm doing my spine disc exercises that she has she's awesome I just want to thank you very much you're very good at what you do and I'll continue supporting your app
Thanks!
Hi been suffering for a long time but following your exercise has really helped would really like to download your exercise sheets but I live in the UK would that be a problem
If you decide to purchase it, a link is sent to your email address and you can download it, so that shouldn't be a problem.
Can tapped gas cause a hiatal hernia
I felt like I was dying for two weeks. Had a CT scan that showed a HH. My doctor blew it off like it was nothing and told me to take Omephrazole and Gas X and said the pain will go away eventually. I couldn't sleep, I couldn't eat anything. I did these moves ONE time, all of them as instructed. I had immediate relief! I was able to sleep and eat. I will do these every day now!
Glad they helped!
I feel like ive been dying for 2months now. Did this help at all ?
Are you fine now?
Been like that for a year love, can’t do anything unless its major
I’m going on 3 three years with symptoms of an HH
I’ve gone to the doctors multiple times during those years and had a endoscopy done and still said they think it’s just acid reflux🤦🏽♀️
Earlier this year in February was the roughest time for me. I remember randomly getting a tight feeling in my chest and freaking out thinking I was in danger. I ended up going to the emergency room four times from panic attacks because I didn’t know what was going on with me. I ended up being sent to the gastro doctor and I was nervous because I had to get an endoscopy and I did not want to go through that. It ended up being one of the most enlightening times in my life because I discovered how strong I was and that I shouldn’t be afraid of things that go on with my body or health anxiety. I learned it doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world, and also to learn I was not in any danger. I have a small sliding hernia and now I am much better. I took pills for my stomach and it gets very uncomfortable sometimes when my hernia irritates my esophagus, but I am much calmer as a person now even when I have issues because I went through my biggest fear and strongest battle, facing things I didn’t think I could and beating my health anxiety PLUS getting a whole endoscopy. For anyone going through this, I pray your hernia heals more and more and we got this! We are in this together and you are NOT alone. ❤
I really needed to read this, thank you x
@@Disaster_Pieces np love
Thank you for this. Im currently struggling with the same thing
@@robertbotha586 You will get through this. Prayers ❤️
Same thing happened to me. What are you doing now for it? Still getting reflux etc?
I almost cried reading these comments. I’ve suffered with a severe hiatal hernia for over a year and the VA healthcare system is so very poor. Been to ER 3x and have confirmed with endoscopy I have one. Consultation issues, loss of weight and appetite and they haven’t given me any idea other than heart burn meds and fiber which hurt more than help. Just trying your breathing exercise helped me today and I’m just glad to know I’m not alone in my symptoms. Thank you god bless
You're welcome.
I have heart burn. Not enough acid in my stomach, a hiatus hernia a sliding. I get burning and tingling cold feeling
Been to the ER 5 times . All they want to do is put me on meds that put me here . Pins and needles head to toe. Trying your exercises.will let you know if it works. Thanks
@brainjhonson8694
Hi bro how are u feeling now...
Are you feeling any better? Are you still doing the exercises?
I was diagnosed with a sliding HH back in February 2024 after my endoscopy. I was having chest pain, chest pressure, acid reflux, and mimicking a heart attack. I felt miserable but after a month and tons of medications I finally found relief. About a week ago the same pains came back and thought I was having a heart attack or a stroke but the er and my cardiologist said my heart was fine. After realizing that it was my HH I looked online for what to do and I must say it was immediate relief! Thank you so much for the video, it helped me save my sanity and know everything was going to be ok. Everyone suffering from HH you aren’t alone and it will be ok, you just need to find what works for you.
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.
Thankyou so nice to read what you have said I was diagnosed 12 years ago and had no real problems until Nov last year. I have been sick and passing out,I'm of work just suffering not getting any help really.
@@tanyajarvis1433Passing out for why😮
Hi... Did these excerises really helped you?....
Thanks. I needed to hear that. Mine is almost 5 centimeters and had a panic attack episode as my first symptom, along with constant abdominal pain and vomiting. Just like you, my cardiologist said my my heart was fine but told me she saw something strange close to the heart and to see GI. It was finally found after 4 hospital visits and can finally get my life back on track
I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me for months. I don’t have the money to go to a doctor and get the proper test done. I am in tears right now. This video has given me such relief from the pain I’ve endured over the last 3 months. I’ve lost 30 pounds eliminating foods from my diet with no avail. And this was all I needed. Thank you so much for posting this!
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
I really hope that you get better because i was sick to feel like pressure on my chest not a good feeling to be sick god bless
I need to really try this ! Thank u some much your dog is beautiful 🤩 God bless u n everyone hope you’s have great results
Is what I am doing right now. The weight loss does indeed help though, because you are relieving the pressure, and giving your organs room to move around.
@jordanjones7095 did losing weight help?
Wow! Dealing with GERD and now this. GERD under control via diet, but couldn’t sleep tonight saw your video and started doing the stretching. Literally saw results immediately. Awe sleep!
When I have HH flare up it is very painful- crazy aching behind my ribs and in my chest. This video is my new go-to. It really helps! I’ve done this 4 days in a row and I’m feeling almost back to normal.
U used to feel nauseated after eating before trying out this vedio ?
I've been having aching in my chest and ribs for like 5 days now - at first I thought it was heart related but now I'm 90% certain it's a hiatal hernia. Must be having a flare up or something. Definitely have a history of gut trouble / indigestion / etc. but I've never had anything like this before. Pretty constant burping and I feel like my stomach is bulging, can't even lay on my stomach. Does that sound about right?
@@krissyu that is the exact symptom I’ve been having. Can hardly eat because I feel so full. Also pain under my left rib cage.
@@krissyu thank you 😊
@@krissyu I hate almonds. What about cashew milk? That sounds epic.
Dear doctor, I am thankful to God for finding you, I had been on medication for 2years with high bp but nothing helped me ,that was the time that I didn't know about hh until I skipped that doctor and went to another doctor, because my bowel troubles, he recommended me for CTW and the report shown that I have a 3.5 cm HH , it had affect even my gut loops of my stomach, the doctor told me operation is out of question and risky because of my age 60 years ofcourse he give me medicines for acid reflux. Yesterday I found you, hope come back to me, I am doing three exercises, I felt relaxed, today and day by day I am going to learn all those exercises, and by God's grace I hope to have a relax and happy life again.
Thankyou Dr. now my BP has become normal again.
May God bless you.
You're welcome.
I'm so HAPPY for you. I have severe hiatal hernia and MORE...getting to 63 soon and know the feeling w docs and their RX mania! I w try them today! Best of health 😊 P.S l suffer from extreme burping NONSTOP. Did this happen to you?
@@janicejacome I have the extreme burping too... it sorta turns you off from eating. Have you gotten any relief with these exercises?
@@janicejacome I have the extreme burping. It got worse when my gallbladder was removed in 2015. I believe the surgeon hit my vagus nerve.
My mom, 82 years old, went to the ER and diagnosed with this after her EGD. I’m nervous the Dr will have her do a surgery. This is the first time I’ve heard of this. Any insights of living with this condition at that age?
I had digestive issues for nearly half of last year. I was miserable. I was diagnosed as having SIBO. I took some antibiotics and that seemed to help tremendously. But I believe the severe bloating from SIBO worsened my hiatal hernia. For about 3 months I’ve been suffering with heart palpitations probably due to impingement of the vagus nerve. Anyway, I did your exercises last night for about 15 minutes and for the first time in 3 months, the palpitations went away. I think I was able to get the stomach to move back down. Thanks so much for sharing this video. You really made a difference in my life. I just find it funny that all the doctor tells me is you have a hiatal hernia and take these meds. Never was I told that I may be able to slide the stomach back down. I’ve been suffering. Anyway thanks again!!
You're welcome! I'm glad it's helping.
@@AskDoctorJo I have a hiatal hernia grade 2 will this help.. I really don't know what to do any more. I don't know what it means grade 2.?
It's not heart palpitations, it's the hernia sliding. Glad the exercises helped.
Is that similar feeling? How do you know? I think i might be suffering from HH as I have acid reflux often and something 'poped' in my stomach area giving me heavy cramp when i was working on construction site couple years ago forcing me to lay down. Ever since then I had refluxes come and go. Couple years later i struggled from heart symptoms but multiple Cardiologist said everything is fine making me think that i am crazy and slowly loosing my hope.. But maybe its related to HH actually @@KingPOF
My 89 year old mom hasn’t been diagnosed yet but she definitely had an episode last night after eating steak. I found this video. When she wasn’t any better this morning I played this for her. Being on a walker she did what she could and just like that she got relieve and was able to finally get water down. Doing much better after some breakfast.
Good luck, I hope these help her. I have a major hernia and ended up at the ER several times after not being able to swallow for hours. I have to be careful eating meat especially.
I too have had the same problem cannot eat meat and swallowing is very painful
I was skeptical.....but these exercises have helped so much thank you!!!
You're welcome!
You are an amazing person. Just that abdominal breathing helped out a lot. Bless your kind heart!
Thank you!
You are a Godsend!!! I've been hurting SO BAD! I searched UA-cam and found this video. 5 minutes later, I was feeling relief! I ❤️ technology and awesome people like you that help people!!!
Janet "J.J." Jones (Kansas)
I'm glad they helped!
No doctor has ever recommended these exercises, definitely going to use these. Thank you
You're welcome.
Dr Jo,
First of all. Many many thanks for this priceless and amazing exercise for haital hernia.
Few weeks back all of sudden one afternoon my chest had become tight and couldn't breath. It's so severe and went to emergency. They confirmed nothing wrong with heart or lungs and sent me home. My condition not improved. I start eating very small meals rather than my regular meal(a large meal get me the same problem again). My GP said it might be hiatal hernia. Need a surgery. I was is in more stress after hearing this than my actual problem.
Finally, I came to know your video and did the last stretch only 3 times. It's miracle. No pain, no tightness. Amazing. You are real angel for me. It's 4 weeks now I am pretty normal. At the beginning it came back couple of times and I did the only last stretch again (I didn't feel better on all of the other stretches) it's gone
A huge thanks for changing the people lives with your precious knowledge and exercises.
You're welcome! I'm glad they have helped.
Samee.. I also only did the last stretch I am feeling pretty good now.. The last stretch turned out to be magic for me.. btw How are you Jay?
@@parineetasarma3309Hi Prineeta,
Thank you for asking me. I am fine. If I lift any heavy weights it's little bit problem otherwise it's all good.
We should thank Dr Jo once again.
@@headsup3 are you on medications?
@@parineetasarma3309 No, I'm not. This problem occurred while lifting a weight. Otherwise I'm pretty good. No other issues.
I’ve been struggling this last while with HH, feelings of tightness in chest and muscle spasms in back (between shoulder blades), an upset and bloated tummy and painful belching. The symptoms have been worse the last few days, so, tonight I did the exercises and already I can feel a difference, more relaxed and less reactive. The tightness, belching and uncomfortable sensations in the diaphragm and stomach are definitely easing. Amazing!! Thank you Jo!
You’re welcome!
How are you now dear ?
Same symptoms here.
Hey , I'm also suffering from esophagus hiatal hernia hills grade 2, pain in chest ribs.... After reading comments I'm feeling better than before, I was literally gonna be depressed.... Today I'mma consult with a gastroenterologist/gastro surgery...may be they will suggest for long term medication or surgery....!
Edit: gastroenterologist suggests medicine for one month. The most important thing is that they suggest that I change my lifestyle/and doing exercises and yoga. And this video is now my daily life part🌸 thank you ma'am for this type of content that helps us soo much. May God always bless you!
How r you now ? , did you do surgery for HH?
Please share how are you doing now.
Thank you Dr. Joe. I have been doing there exercises for a week now at least 2 times a day and it’s definitely helping. God bless you and thank you!
You're welcome, and thanks!
Wow I felt the results right away and I started breathing easily again. Thanks a million.
You're welcome.
How is it now
I use these stretches for my acid reflux, and they are soooo helpful. Thanks, Dr. Jo!!
You're welcome!
Thanks jo, I’ve been dealing with HH, EOE & Gerd for 4 years! My main symptoms are bringing food up (stuck in esophagus), tightness in the chest (trapped air) & feeling like I can’t burp! These exercises have instantly relieved me! Amazing!! Thank you so much these will be worked into my daily routine everyday now.
You're welcome!
I have the exact problem anton , is your symptoms gone for good ?
I have lost about 22kg since i cant eat properly , after 3 or 4 bites i feel full , i dont want to go through surgery and if these exercises really help i will rather stick with these daily .
How are you now with the exercise ?
I'm definitely feeling a difference while doing these from below the throat down to the stomach, not sure why doctors don't even mention these.
@@hanimortezaeee8325hey do u feel any better? And what medicine did u take? Or did u do surgery? I lost 8 kg in 10 days
I got symptoms 10 days ago (out of breath, feeling burp is stuck loss of apetite , cant sleep at night burp gets stuck in my chest area .
Im not sure if I have a hiatal hernia but I have some of the symptoms. I've tried doing these exercises for a couple days and am feeling significant improvement in symptoms since then. I feel like they are helping. Thanks for posting these!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
I'm currently here at the hospital waiting for my cardio doctor to check me up because I'm having a hard time to breath tho my oxygen level is normal and my bp. While sitting here at the bench alone I kinda realized why not try this exercise and in God’s grace, it helped me breathe a little bit at least it lessens the chest tightening I'm feeling right now.
PS. It's kinda awkward. People are looking at me while doing this exercise but I don't care as long as it helps me with my difficulty in breathing.
I am going the same exact symptoms right now!!! Did doctor said anything? Is it because HH!! I am having a hard time now and having anxiety all the time
They were just envious of your good self esteem!
Hi I was told about 7yrs ago I had a hiatus hernia coped at first but now having a lot of symptoms. I am going to do these exercises and see if they help
@@noreenblack5651 Did they?
@noreenblack5651 did they help?
This video is amazing! I have suffered from a hiatal hernia, which caused severe acid reflux for the past 10 years. I had a difficult time breathing, swallowing, and eating much more than a few bites of food at a time. I was also losing sleep because I could not lay down. This video gave me INSTANT relief! Thank you Dr. Jo. Your video was life changing for me! ❤
Thanks, and you're welcome!
I was recently diagnosed with gerd and acid reflux esophagitis. During the endoscopy they said they saw a small hiatal hernia also. I refuse to take ppi medication long term so I'm making some dietary changes and found this video about actually fixing the hernia. I am all about fixing it, not masking symptoms with ppi drugs. Thank you Dr. Jo for doing what you do. I have subscribed for more helpful tips and methods
You're welcome, and thanks for subscribing.
Hey, I've recently been diagnosed with a small hiatus hernia as well. I have constant breathless when I am not on antacids but don't want to live me life on them. What lifestyle changes did you make and have they helped?
@robolyn Hey, I've recently been diagnosed with a small hiatus hernia as well. I have constant breathless when I am not on antacids but don't want to live me life on them. What lifestyle changes did you make and have they helped?
@@ismeetkohli6091
Honestly the change that has helped the most is taking a quality fiber supplement daily with probiotics. Get your gut biome healthy and it will help. At least that's what has worked for me. I went from daily reflux to maybe once a month after eating something really spicy. The hernia hasn't been causing any problems. And of course I did the exercises in this video daily for probably 6 months. I'm sure that helped as well. Good luck to you!
@robolyn which probiotics and fiber did you take?
thank you ! i have been dealing with this for years and recently its been getting worse just by doing these stretches i feel a difference .i really don't want to go under the knife so now i have hope
You're welcome!
nobody wants to go through incision surgery. So finding alternative solution may help.
@@eldergod2435 i want to...
If your case is severe then its an option as well. non invasive surgery is also a choice
Me too
This is like a miracle-have been searching with my symptoms cos at times too was having this feeling of dread n decided to go to the hospital tomorrow morning was almost completely sure I either had GERD OR HIATAL HERNIA I PRAYED TO GOD FOR A MIRACLE CAME HERE TO CONTINUE MY SEARCH AFTER ONE OR TWO VIDEOS SAW THIS N DID THESE STRETCHES HERE I FEEL SOME RELIEVE THANK GOD MY BELLY LOOKED WIERD AFTER EATING TOO N FEELING THIS VERY DISCOMFORTING FULLNESS BUT I SAW THE NORMAL KINDA SHAPING AFTERWARDS GOD BLESS YOU I
I feel this instant relief just after trying the searches I pray this is permanent for my condition
Thank you so much Dr. Joe!!! You a genius! After my endoscopy I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia and esophagitis and I was in pain the days after the procedure. I couldn’t even tie my shoe. Instantly after these work outs my pain drastically went away . I’m on day 7 after the procedure and I fell 70% better . Thank you so much! God bless you and hope you have a merry Christmas!
You're welcome, and thanks! Same to you!
Hi Joel, how are you feeling now? My situation is near identical...
@@rachelmalorey2167 I felt better and completely gone after these work outs . I stopped doing them and started eating unhealthy again and all came back . Working on it again
@@joelmuneton1187 sorry to hear it came back, but really good to know these exercises helped you the first time, hoping it will help for me too. Thanks for the fast feedback & hope you feel better soon!
@@rachelmalorey2167it all comes down to diet tbh. Hope you’re doing well 😊
Extremely helpful, I can feel a noticeable difference after one session.
Thank you Dr. Jo for posting this instructional video, for the past two years I've been certain I was dying and it's affected every aspect of my life, health and being. I was convinced it was my heart, Cardiologist says no, the heart is healthy. My GP practically laughed me out of the office accused me of being a hypochondriac, not a single doc ever even mentioned the possibility of a hiatal hernia. Which pisses me off now I've discovered it and have been describing literally all of the symptoms to them.
Last week I had a particularly bad attack, that led to racing heart, anxiety and what feels like a spasming in my diaphragm. I was terrified, then when I belched it was relieved
That led me by chance while searching chest pains after eating I found your video. After one session of stretching it feels somewhat improved today. I see my gastro on Feb 14 hopefully there's a solution, even just knowing exactly what's happening wyell be such a relief . Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Just got diagnosed after years of issues and I have months until surgery will be on the table. I was having a really bad episode tonight but did the stretches in this video, and some of the regurgitation has lessened and I don’t feel as nauseas anymore. Gonna start doing this regularly!
I hope they continue to help.
I am from india. I am 30 year old. I have hernia since i was 27. I was very confused that what is happening with me. No one dr guide me. I saw your video and I understand now that what’s happening with me.. i will try this in the morning. Thank you 🙏
You're welcome.
Have you tried it ? How did you go mate ?
@@sribabu8358 Hi Sribabu, did you find a way to cure hiatus hernia?
Thanks so much Doc! You’ve helped me more than you know! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
You're welcome!
Do you know what the symptoms for you? I suspect I might have this but I'm not too sure
After a CT scan detected it, I've been living with a small one for a year with no symptoms. Over the past few weeks, I've started feeling discomfort, a dull ache, more heartburn-like symptoms, etc. So I guess this is it. This will be something I'll have to endure for the rest of my life
No surgery?
Thanks for these exercises Jo, definitely have helped improve the discomfort caused by my hiatus hernia, the thing is to stick with them & do them every day.
You're welcome.
You have to do it everyday??
And the whole of your life?
Thank you for sharing. I just found your channel. Recently diagnosed im Dec. with Hiatal Hernia. I woke up at 2:30 am feeling terrible., found your channel and did these exercises and it was such great help! Feeling like I can go back to sleep now. Thank you for your help!
You're welcome! I'm glad it's helping.
Thank you!!! I have been belching non stop for 2 months, literally everyday of every minute! I have always realized that my breathing technique was wrong(chest breathing). Now that I followed through this video, I feel my chest area feels lighter and my belching reduced by 80% immediately!!! I am going to do this exercise everyday💪
You're welcome!
Baby’s are usually belly breathing.
I'm in the same boat. I pray this works for me!
@mus, you also have hiatal hernia? Or belching was a different reason. I have been burping a lot since the last year. Once it starts, it goes on for months. My hiatal hernia was detected just some months back
Didn't even know there was a treatment for this. Have a small hiatal hernia that all my doctors said I just have to deal with it. Thank you so much!
You're welcome! I hope they help.
I was told i have a small one also about 3 years ago and started having heart paliptations related to after eating and sometimes sitting on my laptop on my couch (posture possibly?) Have you had this problem and what symptoms have you had?
@@claytonjames4779 i have feart heart rate after heart burn and stomache pain releated rk acid reflux
Wait how is it now are you good
This has helped me so much I feel better instantly. I was dealing with anxiety from heart palpitations Dr said i was fine after xrays blood work etc they just prescribed pills they helped with symptoms but they kept re-occurring. I looked up symptoms of my issues and came across a doctor on UA-cam who said it could be hiatal hernia then your video was right beneath it. THHAK YOU. I feel better than when I took Sedalia or clonZepam. Thank you so much
Hello, just wanted to take a bit of time to thank you A LOT for uploading this video. I started doing these exercises every morning and now for the first time in what feels like ages I am not bloated at the end of the day. My hernia kicks so bad sometimes that I have trouble breathing and all bc of how full of gases I am. But I swear this exercises are black magic. Thank you so much! You are my savior
You're welcome. Glad they are helping.
@@AskDoctorJoiiiiii😊ii😊i😊😊i😊i😊
Thanks so much. I had treble pain. The went on for days. And days. And after
Going to the hospital and having all the scans they still had no clue what was going on I began doing the stretches and I also added drinking anti-inflammatory spinach smoothies and two things gave me a complete recovery it literally change my life if I ever feel the pain coming again straight away I watch the videos and do the exercises feel that I have a positive tool in which to look after myself with rather than feeling helpless and unwell so thank you so much and I also like the colourful pillows you have it goes along with your nice warm nature cheers all the best Rob
You're welcome. I'm glad it helped.
I've been suffering from a Hiatal hernia since the fall of 2017. I will definitely give these exercises a try. Thanks Dr. Jo!
You're welcome! I hope they help.
No surgery?
Hey, I've recently been diagnosed with a small hiatus hernia as well. I have constant breathless when I am not on antacids but don't want to live me life on them. What lifestyle changes did you make and have they helped?
First day I feel a relief. Wandering if it continues lol. Let's keep grinding hiatel hernians!!
How is your hernia now ?
Also curious as a hernia sufferer
Hi, are there any updates? :)
Thank you Dr Jo! This really works for me! I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia in 2017 when I was 27. I suffered from GERD, acid and bile reflux, and chronic stomach inflammation for more than 6 years and I'm really anxious and depressed because I almost have all the symptoms every day!
You're welcome!
How are you now, I’m suffering the same.
how are you feeling now?
❤
I m completely depressed with hiatal hernia symptoms but doctor does not wanto acknowledge
I am distraught
Thank you so much!!! I've been dealing with a Hiatus Hernia for years and it seems like stress just triggers it and it feels like my organs are clenching up in to my upper G.I. making it odd with breathing. Yoga has really been the only relief and this video is so much easier. Thank you!!!
You're welcome!
Your videos and excercises have helped me so much! The burning irritation in my throat from GERD / acid reflux has greatly subsided... Doctors gave me prescriptions for Pantoprazole 40mg tablets 2X daily plus Sucralfate 1GM tab 2X daily, plus he just prescribed me one more medication for acid reflux. None of these prescriptions were helping... It felt like I was breathing through a straw while gurgling mucus with acid for hours at a time... this feeling of not being able to breathe well was causing me anxiety and every time I ate the burning would get worse again. The anxiety was probably making me produce more acid making matters worse. I have gone from 240lbs down to 190lbs in the last 6 months from Gerd and didn't know what was wrong... Now after doing these excercises (only for 4 days but I noticed relief immediately) I can breathe comfortably again!. Thank you so much. You may have literally saved my life.
You're welcome! I'm glad they are helping.
Did u cough a lot with your hernia too???
Hi, did you vomit every time meal due to the hernia? Or maybe feeling nauseous?
I have had chronic Acid reflux from I was a teen. I am now 59. Have been on maybe every know acid reflux meds.
July 27/2023 endoscopy show a small Hiatal Hernia. Was only given pantoprazole. Honestly have not used it. I made lifestyle and diet changes. The burning has reduced. Thanks for the exercise so the HH can reverse. Will sure do them everyday.
You're welcome.
Hi! Thanks for your comment! Did pentaprazol helped you??
I'm gonna try this tomorrow. I've been feeling pains in my ribs and my belly. I don't know what to do. Thank you. God bless your beautiful soul:)
You're welcome, and thanks.
Omg i was going through an attack and literally this video just saved me , thank you so much , you have earned a subscriber
You're welcome, and thanks.
@@AskDoctorJo God bless you mam , I can't thank you enough im literally in tears after 3 years of struggling this is the first time I have been relieved of this pain from a technique
i’ve been struggling with issues like this for over a year now and i’m 18 but the doctors always say i just have gastritis but i’m going to try this out and see if it helps me out thank you very much i’m tired of feeling tired and hurting everyday
me as well :(
Same bro, my symptoms now are just sore throat from GERD/lpr for the last two years and had chest pain in ribs for a year before that but stopped. What are your symptoms and have you had endoscopy?
How are you now?
@jackcowling3314 how are you feeling? Have you tried the exercises?
@@jackcowling3314how are you now?
Spent half of the day in the ER yesterday because of a mystery pain that's been undiagnosed for over 5 years. I have all the basics symptoms for this exactly but nothing has ever shown up to prove this on my scans. I had two months of coughing that followed my family having a severe flu which made it flare up. I can even remember day one of when the pain started and I was in great shape and in the process of doing a sit-up exercise. That was 5 years ago! I'm excited to see these exercises and will faithfully attempt them all to see if I can decrease this incredible pain under my ribs. My doctor said I'm basically the healthiest fat man he's ever seen in a round about way and proceeded to give me pain meds with patches. I'll update after a while of these exercises.
Day after doing these exercises I had a painful day yesterday and after a full night sleep my pain basically gone. 🤔 Thanks 👍
this help me a lot! i do this after i drink water immediately after waking up then do this exercise , i suffer this from 5months ago, meds make my symptoms worse i got heart palpitations, anxiety, i loose weight, i thought i will die but this exercise makes my symptoms lessen a lot, thanks dr.jo!!! i hope you will continue to help other people, godbless you!!!🥰😇
You're welcome, and thanks!
Same here
I too have all the same stuff going on. The afib being the scariest. Hope they help me also.
My heart palpitations are killing me
Dr. Jo is the very best person for alternative treatment that work.
Thanks 😎
I am From India you are doing good my English not so Good but i am geting focus on your Words and i am geting try to understand English Language you are doing best Thankyou Respected Dr. ❤❤❤
You're welcome.
@@AskDoctorJoi know i have a bad hyetal hernia i think it got bad because of my bulimia thy said it will repair itself i need loose weight but it was nasty ..recently it's like im huffing puffing I have nausea but not acid reflex however yesterday i had worst anxiety I've ever ever had i had trouble breathing all day was hot please tell me anxiety common with this im loosing weight only relief i get when i relax in.my recliner i mean is that ok please help feel alone
You helped me get rid of my vertigo, I do trust you.
Epley maneauvers get rid of vertigo. I swear by them. Prior to doing three reps of the EM, I was debilitated. Plenty of vids here on YT. I donmine across my bed by myself.
No ones wanna go for a surgery and this definitely help me relief🥰
Bro did you go for surgery how are you now ?
I did the surgery but the hernia still there.
@@johnnydeep1599 bro the surgery was not successful??
Just found thos video trying to find help for my HH thats acting up. Always seems to be winter time when its the worst. (More bad foods). Literally did all of these and now have 0 pain from my HH. Thank you so much for showing these stretches!
You're welcome!
Apparently, I've had this all my life but never noticed it until recently. I was a dancer/practiced bjj and used to be very limber/flexible so it never bothered me until I got older and sedentary. Now im starting to stretch again and will incorporate these exercises in aswell. Hope it helps
Hey I'm a dancer and used to practice bjj as well and recently was diagnosed with hiatal hernia, how are you holding up?
Is it possible to repair the tear in the hiatus of the diaphragm without surgery?
I have one but I’m scared for surgery so I’m going to try this
Just the breathing exercise alone gave me instant relief. Going to be doing all of these daily!
Glad they are helping.
I haven’t been diagnosed with a HH (yet!), but I strongly suspect that’s what’s behind my GERD symptoms for the last two months. I’ve been to the ER four times for the pain. I found this video in the middle of a painful episode and it really helped lessen my symptoms in the moment, which was such a relief! I look forward to continuing these every day to help relieve my symptoms.
Did they do a CT scan of abdomen and pelvis? I would get some imaging to find out exactly what's going on. I got a ct scan that showed mine
@@beebeeramone4641 it ended up being a gallstone!! I had my GB out in emergency surgery 2 months ago.
Where exactly is the pain for a hiatal hernia?
Thanks!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
Thank you Doctor. I learned of a hiatal hernia years ago and one specialist is more about testing for GERD but I'm going to pursue another to look at the possibility of surgical repair. In the meantime, I'm going to incorporate your stretches. This hernia may be to blame for a lot of fatigue so any home treatment options are welcome.
You're welcome.
This is the best of all HH exercises I found on the web.Simple and very well explained.Thanks Dr Jo
Thanks, and you're welcome.
I did the first exercise and it was perfect. Instant relief. Thank You, GOD Bless
You're welcome, and thanks.
Thanks! You are a gift!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!
Hi Dr. Jo! Thanks for this. I've had a hiatal hernia for years, and along with it GERD. My gastroenterologist kept telling me that the hernia itself wouldn't be the cause of my GERD. So frustrating. I hate taking any meds for it, as they actually seem to make my symptoms worse. I just found your channel (and subscribed) and I am going to do these every day. I feel optimistic that they will help based on other people's comments! Thanks again :)
You’re welcome, and thanks! I hope they help.
@@krissyu Hi Krissy - they are helping for sure! I do them every day, along with another one I found and my stomach is so much better! I hope it helps you, too!
@@mjmaccallum what is the other exercise you have found besides these? Thank you.
@@mjmaccallum Hey, did your symptoms get any better? Ive recently been diagnosed with HH and looking at ways for managing it :/
@@ismeetkohli6091 Hi Ismeet - These exercises do help. In my case, I discovered that caffeine was definitely a big trigger for me, so I cut that out and my reflux and HH have been much better since.
I’ve been fighting HH since 2017 since the start of 2024 the symptoms have got worse chest pain shoulder blade pain both arms pain. I’ve had the endoscopy the medication i was put on has not done much but after talking to the doctor at the hospital she’s putting me on new medication the good stuff as she called it. It’s a lot better than what I’m on so fingers crossed this works. For people going through this keep fighting keep pushing for something that works you are not alone
What is the name of the medication that worked
@@azminarashid4970 it’s called esomeprazole
This treatment helped me in just a few minutes🤗
Thanks - this has helped!
You're welcome, and thank you for your support!!
Dr. Jo, just found your video and starting all the exercises today!! I checked out your Amazon store and you have some very nice items in there. Will be buying some soon. Thank you for this video. I really needed it because my hiatal hernia won't move down and causing issues. Always been able to push it down, but lately it's been resistant. You've given me hope I can fix this darn thing.
You're welcome. I hope they help!
Did these stretches help? I've just started yesterday. Just curious.
I sent this to my 94 yr old dad. I hope it helps him too. Thank you for these simple instructions with video. I will let you know when his symptoms improve. 😃
You're welcome. I hope they help too.
Thank you for for your help I did these exercises and got relief right away! Thank u ☺️
You're welcome.
I have a hiatal hernia and I just found out about Dr. Jo and I tried these exercises and I feel great 👍 Thanks Dr. Jo you're amazing!! God Bless you❤️
You're welcome, and thanks!
Hello first of all sorry for my english îm french 😊
I’m here just to write this comment hoppîng it will helps every person who have hiatal hernia.
The doctor told me that I had this problem and they They prescribed medication (stomach protector, stomach acid regulator) that I had to take every day. I took them every day for 2 months and they had no effect, but really 0. I suffered alone in my room, outside ... I constantly felt like a huge weight on my chest. As if someone had dropped 5kg of brick on my chest. I had a suffocating sensation, as if I couldn't breathe, a lump in my throat, it was very, very unpleasant. One day I got fed up, I wanted to find a solution on my own and I came across your video. I can't thank you enough. In just 2-3 days of practicing your exercises I was already feeling better. So I've continued every day. I've also combined it with a doctor's exercise, which involves drinking a glass of water on an empty stomach and getting back on your feet. And believe me, since then I've had no symptoms whatsoever. I'd like every sufferer like me to do these exercises every day and never give up, and I swear you'll see the difference. Thank you madame for this video, thank you for saving me from months of terrible pain.
Now I do this exercice at least once a week to keep it like that
Sometimes I get acid reflux, but it's not bad.
I've even managed to forget my problem, as if I didn't have a hiatal hernia.
You're welcome. I'm glad it has helped.
I so appreciate the exercises you've shared here Doc, - very quickly felt some amount of relief and some better breathing. However, the laying flat and the arching... GERD does not allow anything "flat" or arched or bent or, throat below stomach at all 😞 My GE only prescribed pills... no additional support or prognosis, so I'm grateful you've shared this - thank you!
You're welcome. Glad it's helping.
I've been suffering with severe LPR / GERD symptoms for over a year now. I'm only in my 20's. It's not as bad as it was a year ago but I still have issues with that feeling that something is in my upper abdomen and I can't breathe well at times (been to a ENT, cardiologist etc) and I feel acid come up etc. i take TUMS NATURALS but that's it. Thank you for this video, I'm gonna try these exercises I pray they help!!
You're welcome!
Hi im having the same issue are you better now?
Thank you soo much! This spell was bad and had been going for 5 hrs. I watched and did the exercise and the excruciating pain is gone ( for now) I will continue to do these everyday! Again thank you, I was literally in tears. Sorry, I meant 5 yrs.
You're welcome! I'm glad it helped.
How did you manage
I am going through a bad episode
@@Zayanadoesgacha I am so sorry to hear that. I have Prilosec, famotodine and carafate meds the carafate will coat the stomach and ease the pain rx only. Otc such as gaviscon helps too. Eating small portions and easily digestible food. These exercises really do help I now do them daily but there are other times I hate to say but nothing works it just is. I know this isn't much but I hope it helps
Best Doctor on UA-cam. Thank-you!
Thanks, and you're welcome!
The cat cow really was able to provide instant relief.. thank you so much!!! I struggle with HH and with gallbladder attacks simultaneously and this along with other videos have helped me with relieving the pain.
You're welcome!
How are you now? I have a small HH and have been wondering how to manage it without relying on medicines.
Can hiatal hernia be healed/fixed completely with exercises without surgery?
Dr. Jo, I just came across your site. I have had Hiatal Hernia since the 80s but had to have surgery 2 yrs ago. It came apart and a small part has gone up past the diaphragm. They scheduled my surgery twice and have cancelled it twice. It is floating so I am making a decision at this point to follow your exercises. What is funny, just naturally I was doing 2 of them to relieve the reflux that has been so painful and it helps with the gas build up also. Thank you soooooooo much for sharing and probably saving me such disappointment with my medical experience.
You're welcome. I hope they help.
this really works! I do them 5 days a week and my HB has gotten way better. it took only a few months, thanks very much 🙏🙏🙏
You're welcome.
Thank you so much,I'm gunna try this before I seek surgery
You're welcome.
Hello! This will fixed my hernia hiatal
I felt relief,but don't know if it got fix.....Noticed that its all about stretching the upper body ...??
Basically. It's about trying to get separation between the stomach and diaphragm to get it back in place.
Hi Dr. Jo. I’m curious about the bridge one. Does that move actually help bring down the stomach also? Thank you for offering all of these videos that you do for us suffers❤️
I know that position can help reduce pressure in the abdominal cavity so that is perhaps how it helps move the stomach back down?
thank you! I had my endoscopy on Wednesday and symptoms all last night (today is Friday). I'm glad you're here!
You're welcome!
Thanks for the videos...I recently been diagnosed with hiatus hernia and hopefully your remedies will help to pull my stomach back to it's place.. Thanks doctor for supporting us👍👍👍👍
You're welcome.
How are you now?
How are u now
@vishalsubba9950 how are now. Kindly reply
Kindly reply brother how are now
hi doctor, i was diagnosed hiatal hernia with acid reflux in the age of 30 since 4 months ago and i still take Vonoprazan and treatment and bit frustrated because i've been tried to change the lifestyle (food) and diet even i lost 11 kilograms in 2 months and half and this reflux and hernia still hit me and thank you for this video
You're welcome.
What is the cause of having the Hiatal Hernia?
I am suffering from Hatial Hernia. The pain, the anxiety, the depression is unbearable. Plus pain while eating is high. Some times an unexpected voice/noise bring me in rage. I will definitely try these exercises.
I hope they help.
I had HH since 16, I couldn't eat anything properly for 2 years. I went to a lot of hospitals but they didn't mention HH. Then I did endoscopy and colonoscopy which was a waste of time, the doctor didn't mention HH and just gave me some gastric meds and called it a day. After I got home I look into my report and the report said " HH found" I didn't bother for 2 weeks and just took meds but it didn't helped at all so, I did some research about HH and fortunately stumbled upon this video, I did the exercise for a week and the results were really good. I feel really good these days but sometimes it reoccurs so, here I am again.
What do you mean by you couldn't eat anything properly for 2 years? Were you in pain after eating or some other issues?
Wow! My HH, slid two weeks ago when I was putting on my tennis shoes. It felt like it never fully went back. I was sore in that spot when I and under my left ribs when I bent over, I had acid reflux and generally felt strange. Have an appointment with my gastro in four days to discuss. Followed this ONE time and it's so much better....in one go!!!
Glad it's helping.
Thank you so much, I have had issues with mine for many years.
You're welcome.
these are good stretches. i feel improved breathing . im doing these every day as well!
I have it also. The acid reflux is the worst.
Thank you so much for posting this! This has been the only thing that has helped my symptoms.
You're welcome!
You are something special. Thank you for this excellent informations and exercises.
Thanks, and you're welcome.
Thank you! This helped me get comfortable enough to go back to sleep. Gonna talk to my doc about a possible hernia this week.
You're welcome!