Hiatal Hernia Treatments
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- 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.
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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.
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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 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😮
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
@@LOLIloveyourmother 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 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🤦🏽♀️
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...
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.
You are an amazing person. Just that abdominal breathing helped out a lot. Bless your kind heart!
Thank you!
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!
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? :)
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.
They dnt know what they are doing anyway so might be ur lucky u cnt afford to go.
I was skeptical.....but these exercises have helped so much thank you!!!
You're welcome!
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
I use these stretches for my acid reflux, and they are soooo helpful. Thanks, Dr. Jo!!
You're welcome!
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
Wow I felt the results right away and I started breathing easily again. Thanks a million.
You're welcome.
How is it now
Is it possible to repair the tear in the hiatus of the diaphragm without surgery?
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
Hey , I'm also suffering from esophagus hiatal hernia hills grade 2, pain in chest ribbs.... After reading comments I'm feeling better than before, i was literally going to depressed.... Today I'm going to consult with gastroenterologist/gastro surgery...may be they will suggest for long term medication or surgery....pray for me !
Edit: gastroenterologist suggests me medicines for one month. Most important thing that they suggest me to change my life style/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!❤
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?
Hi Doctor Jo, I have a Hiatal Hernia and was wondering if you can help with my problem? What do you charge for the help? I would like to heal my hernia and be done with the constant pain. Life is very difficult.
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?
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?
I have it also. The acid reflux is the worst.
Wow, 24 years of agony, and I was never advised of this!! I went looking for relief because i feel like i have dysphagia now, and it's the weekend. Hope this works!!!🤞TY I did them all, and it feels better!!! I will be doing these daily!!❤
You're welcome! Glad it helped.
Extremely helpful, I can feel a noticeable difference after one session.
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?
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 ?
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.?
Can hiatal hernia be healed/fixed completely with exercises without surgery?
My 90 mother has this issue and is too old for surgery and I don’t know if she can do some of these exercises.
Omg.... thought I was going crazy or being hypokondriac... but these exercises actually relieved some of that "knot" feeling just below my sternum.
And in general just felt nice to be stretched out. I actually felt an inch taller afterwards haha
How is it now
@@solar_reckzze2791 well... it wont make it go away. It will alleviate the symptoms... nothing will make hiatal hernia go away. Except surgery.
I have the same sternum issue. Very tender when I press on it.
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?
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
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.
What is the cause of having the Hiatal Hernia?
I have a really hard life with reflux and hernia hiatal I don’t like to do a surgery, I don’t feel comfortable Please if somebody can help me as with more infos to fix, Thank you, I wish for everybody be better and health ❤️ 🤗
@@TheMothers3 Thank you so much
Same here folks. I just had an endoscopy today and found out I have all sorts of goodies going on, which I'm happy to know the cause of my pain finally. I've had so many tests in the past two months. So I have GERD, a very bad hiatal hernia (she stressed very bad), a badly damaged esophageal sphincter, and best of all . . . lots of ulcers in the same area of all this mess. Doctor prescribed me meds for the ulcers, and I've been doing her special probiotics since the last test before this one and I've started to intermittent fast. The intermittent fasting and probiotics have helped to eliminate my pain and now I'm gonna try some of these exercises too. I go back in four weeks for biopsy results - might have H. plyori too and may need antibiotics, yay. Good luck all . . .
I have the same
It takes over u and anxiety levels are very very high life seems impossible from this
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.
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
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 .
I was diagnosed with hiatal hernia at 15, is that normal? My dad, grandfather, and great grandfather all had hiatal hernias In their 40s
I'm 18 and I have hiatal hernia. My cousin has it too she's 36
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??
Dr Joe, I'm new to exercising with my hiatal hernia, do you do these in the morning before you eat breakfast or during the day and how long after a meal should you do this? Thank you God bless you.
Hello... I haven't tried these exercises/stretches yet, but based on my experience: It's always safer to exercise either on an empty stomach or after a light snack/breakfast (think of fruits, bread, or salad)
These are fairly light exercises and can be done after meals, but they involve a lot of stretching and engage the diaphragm through the suggested breathing. If you have a full stomach, you might feel uncomfortable with the weight in your tummy + possible bloat. So I suggest either eating lightly/none at all, or wait for some hours after a meal.
As a general rule, always do exercises at least 2 hours after a meal. If you feel like the food hasn't fully digested yet, try to wait for 3-4 hours and see if that works.
Hope this helps!
- co-hernian 😆
Thanks for your video, DoctorJo! In addition to these stretches, what's your opinion on heel drops or jumping on a trampoline? I've been jumping off the bottom step of a staircase onto the grass lately as another way aside from heel drops. Anyway, thanks again!
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
Hi Dr, have you been getting patients who experienced breathing issues due too hiatus hernia. I have a small one causing constant shortness of breath, but my doctor never helped me with it and instead dismissed it as anxiety. It makes sense as the hiatus hernia pushes the diaphragm leading to shortness of breath.
Same here update me if you got better or it went back inside to its place
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
Could you use a pull up bar to stretch the abdomen safely? I.e. hanging with the feet on the floor?
I'd be curious about this also
No doctor has ever recommended these exercises, definitely going to use these. Thank you
You're welcome.
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?
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?
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.
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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 still dont know if i have hiatal hernia yet but its possible that i may have it because one month ago i was having acid refluxes and after gastro medicines my heartburn and shortness of breath and even sleep also got better over time the course was of 10 days and i basically felt normal after 10 days but now after 30 days i still sometimes feel difficulty in breathing no chest or abdominal pain though but it feels like while breathing my chest area is getting heavy and it overall feels weird and not completely normal so i started to stop laying down on my bed after a meal which was a issue for me and also i am taking a very healthy diet including fruits vegies and nuts overall i am taking care of myself but this hiatal hernia is concerning me so i will do all this stretches and will have a scan if i truly have it or not but i sure felt relief after performing some of your stretches i hope people with HH will definitely benefit from this
I hope they continue to help.
Hello. I’m recovering from COVID week 3. Trying to regain strength on my legs and arms. I heard walking and stretching helps. Are you planing on making a video with exercises/stretches to help regain strength on legs and arms? I’m sure I’m not the only one in need of a video like this, specially when we have to quarantine for a couple of weeks. Thank you
Daniela Gruver, start taking raw unfiltered honey right away to recover from COVID. It is even fine for diabetics as it actually helps balance blood sugar. Blessings. 💚
We feel like some medical professionals who specialize in diagnosing hiatal hernias and acid reflux feed big pharma's wallet with money by prescribing all these acid reflux and anti- inflammatory meds as a fix all. Thank you Dr. Jo for sharing these helpful tips and physical therapy techniques. These are going to be helpful. Will these exercises help relieve or fully treat the condition? That is one we question our team does have. ❤❤❤😊👍
You're welcome. It depends on how severe it is, how long you've had it, and how your body reacts to the treatment. It's different for everyone, so it really can be either.
I have one but I’m scared for surgery so I’m going to try this
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.
Mam I am from India. Whenever I eat atleast one time my food gets stuck when it reaches near to sphincter really its painful that time. After that there is no pain also I feel breathing trouble since due to this because diaphragm is not stretching properly while breathing in and out I cant lye down in all position like straight and one side sleeping. Please tell what problem i have suffered with?
Anyone have experiences with straining your hiatal/vagus nerve while exercising. Using an ab torso machine or a machines similar.
I feel like I pulled something while exercising in the hiatus hernia location. After the strain the next few days for me are pure hell with GeRd/Acid!!
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
i m also suffering from same plz tell me that do these exercises really help bcz medicines are not helping
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?
I have been diagnosed hiatus hernia 6 month ago , I have grade 1 the smallest, and I swear that I really really suffer .. it is hurting all over my cheast just like their was a horse sitting over me I really feel a pressure
Do you think it is possible that the stomach go back itself to his place with exercice naturaly and not with opération please ???????
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
I have a 3cm hernia has anyone else done these excercises and if so, have they helped any?
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.
Is it ok to take exercise before eating or after? I have Gerd and hiatal hernia problem almost a year and half now.
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!
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 treatment helped me in just a few minutes🤗
Om gosh it worked!!!
Just curious if anybody else has experienced something similar.
When I exercise and exert myself, particularly when running, it feels like right below my sternum is (right below rib cage in middle) something there does a "back flip" and it makes me immediately stop an lose my breath and feel like I have to go to go to bathroom. It causes me to burp, as well. I believe it could be a hiatal hernia. My heart has been checked so no issues there. Has anybody else experienced this ?
I’ve had the same feeling you described (when exerting myself, not exerting myself, and especially when stressed/anxious) and I’ve never been able to describe it. It feels just like a back flip! I described it as hiccup-like once. 🤣
Yes, I have a very similar issue and was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia. It's not just when running (also when eating large meals and too much caffeine) but that can trigger it. I feel movement near the sternum, something feels like it's "moving up", I get out of breath and feel like I have to lean over. Definitely at first felt like heart issues (ended up in the ER multiple times, but they didn't see anything on the EKG.)
Wow!!! Count me in. I thought something was going on with my heart.
You described that feeling of a “back flip” perfectly and then getting short of breath… I have the same symptoms and thankful to have found Dr. Jo.
Hi! Doctor jo, kindly instruct , what kind of sitting posture are better for patients with diaphragmatic hernia. I need to sit continuously most of time for my work...
Hello
Did you find any answers for this I'm also in the same lane with Hiatus hernia and doing a sitting job for 9 hrs a day.
Please reply on this anyone knows the solution
I'm always grateful for your answers
@@prasanthgp1027 Weight reduction helped me alot. I just continue prokinetic combined with PPI drug at present.
@SANA KNATOON
I'm getting pain in stomach while sitting in few minutes do you use a special
chair or support for this problem?
Thank you so much for this information during this pandemic it has helped a lot.
You're welcome.
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 😊
I am suffering for last 15 years. Age 70 years . will it work for me. For how many days i have to do it. Thanks for this video.
@@TheMothers3 thanks
I found out a couple months ago by accident that I have a large hiatal hernia (50% protrusion). My doctor said that surgery is my only hope because it is so large. Will these exercises help at all? Even worse than the reflux is the chronic cough I've developed with it. I'm already trying to watch what I eat. I really don't want surgery if at all possible?
Hi, sorry to hear that. How are you now? Yes the exercises may help a bit, what are your symptoms?
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?
Your video is very informative.. I have just been diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia and I was wondering what AB exercises can I do and see results.
I have a diagnosed large HH but it doesn't cause any pain but it sure does gurgle very loudly when I move my stomach.
@@Србомбоница86 same
Due to hiatal hernia i feel shortness of breath all the time and severe at night times, it's been more than a year now also taking medication but no help from them, will this exercise help me to get relief from my breathing issue?
My wife sits in a chair then twists her upper body and shoulders to the right to look back. She says this twisting helps her. Don't do this if you have back problems.
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.
Hi Dr.Jo , is there a way to strengthen that hiatal hole and the diaphragm so the stomach doesn’t come back up ever again? Thank you
I believe that's where surgery comes in. It's an involuntary muscle system. You can't really control it.
Omg this has helped me a lot, but do you have recommendations on how to do an workouts when you have a vertical hernia without making it worse?
Hello... I think I also have a vertical hiatal hernia. Is yours located above your navel? Mine is like that
@@psithurismique hey there, mine is located in my upper stomach right below the middle of my chest
Has this actually helped anyone to treat the hernia???
Does anyone get heart palpations with hiatal hernias?
I do, and also chest pain ☹
Yes, scared me half to death for a few years.
Yes. Ur not alone. I’ve done research and when u have a HH is does give u palpable, stress on the Vargus Nerve the biggest nerve in our body. Also, poor posture. It’s nerve racking but with more exercises, videos …. We will all get better. ESP. With prayer. Everyone feel better soon.
YES!
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.
I eat alkaline and so healthy and exercise was diagnosed with this and gastritis. Thank you for this
You're welcome.
You are something special. Thank you for this excellent informations and exercises.
Thanks, and you're welcome.
That was exactly what I needed! Ty 💕
You're welcome.
Can a small hiatal hernia be 100 percent fixed over time with exercise or is this a life long condition?
Crazy how I may have this and when I have these attacks I naturally do these stretches. Honestly, feel like ripping out of my body doing these! I'm 28 I feel I should go for the surgery. 🙃
Same age and boat. Frustrating to say the least but afraid of long term PPI or H2 damage.....but constant acid may lead to ulcers and polyps. Hard to say what is the best route but thankful for these stretches and am trying to eat smaller meals
How are you now
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!
Hey thanks for the video! 🙏🏻 I just realized I may have hiatal hernia, making my Dr appointment today!
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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.
I have a very large hiatal hernia that 5 months ago started triggering severe, excruciating chest pains about once a week. The pain can last up to 25 hours and I have vomited up to 14 times during an episode. But usually I vomit about 6-8 times and it lasts about 10 hours. I went to the ER a month ago because the pain radiated to the left shoulder and jaw. Heart issues were ruled out. No advice on dealing with the pain. It's getting so I can't go anywhere because I never know when there will be a sudden onset of pain and vomiting. I saw a gastroenterologist last week and he is going to schedule me for surgery. My question to you is, would these breathing exercises work for a very large hernia? I also started burping a lot and usually food will come up with each burb. When I'm having a painful episode I realize I cannot burp. I feel like a burp would help relieve some pressure but it just doesn't happen. Also, when I vomit it's just clear liquid and mucus - the food doesn't make it up. I'm worried that my esophagus may have become ulcerated from all the acid refluxing. I have been on a wait list to get an endoscopy since Oct.3 because of the backup due to Covid. I'm worried I won't get the endoscopy anytime soon and I have to have that before surgery can be scheduled. I need to deal with this pain - just need to know if this is what I should concentrate on or maybe search for something different.
Have you tried the excercises? I really hope you are doing well❤️
I got diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia with an upper endoscopy. Honestly, I never knew I even had a problem. But, recently it started to hurt, and I have been told to take Prilosec. Anyways, I need to lose weight, but will work these exercises in as well. Thanks!
You're welcome!