Home Therapy for Hiatal Hernia | 2 Minutes to Better Health

[@billybatson22]

I suffered for years and this was amazing. The very first time I did the water exercise, I felt instant relief and burped so loud I thought I was going to throw up and then I did the pushing down exercise. My GERD/Hiatal Hernia is so bad I can't even raise my voice at all. Today was the first time I could talk normally in a long time. I can't believe this. Doc...THANK YOU.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

That is INCREDIBLE!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheHaratashi]

Of all the exercises I've seen on this, these exercises make the most sense.

[@douglascutler1037]

Finally! A simple exercises, easy to do and understand. A lot of videos on this topic wander all over the place before the direct advice on exercise.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Hope you find it helpful!

[@donnaemmi3003]

Thank you… this is amazing AND works !!

[@mystiquesquared]

Oh man. You're a lifesaver. I tried crossing my arms and landing on my heels and it didnt help. Tried pushing on the spot with my thumb and other hand to push. Nothing was helping. Ive felt like i was being choked for a week. Really bad the last couple days. I did the heel drop and on the second one I felt a sharp sensation and then almost an instant release in my upper abdomen under my ribs. I can breathe better again. Doesnt feel like throat trying come up through the back of mouth. Thank you.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

That is amazing!!! So so glad to hear that it helped you!!

[@salehaallal4364]

This really helps to get the healing started for sure ! Eventually I needed to also work on diaphragmatic breathing because mine was a slipping hernia which means it would slip back up regularly… be careful not forcing your inhales and exhales, try to do them relaxed, contrary to what some people say about needing some compression of the abs, this actually made mine slip back up every time … I was dealing with chronically tight abs , probably due to stress. So I actually needed expansion AND relaxation of the abdominals.working on posture works well aswell, being overly slouched can compress the abs and make it slip back up. Hope this helps someone

[@mariamelsherbiny1813]

Thanks it is helpful.. can I do some abs to avoid having a slouched belly. Or it would slide up also . Cause I was a tennis player and stopped for 2 years and my body strength decreased.

[@sabyasachisen5351]

THE MOST SENSIBLE VIDEO ON THIS SUBJECT ON U TUBE!!! GOOD JOB, DOC.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

well thank you!!

[@GordonLF]

It helped me, not dramatically, but significantly. Thank you.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

That's great to hear! You're welcome!

[@96gators06]

Who would ever have guessed this!!??!!! Wow!!!

[@karenvanderwall6684]

Good video. I’ve watch many. Quick to the point and easy to listen .. some videos detailed but I just want brief and easy. Thanks I do appreciate you

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

aww thanks so much Karen! Hope you find it helpful!!

[@peeyaboobiya9157]

Best video I've seen. Simple and very effective. Just what I've been looking for.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

So glad it helped! Thank you!

[@marienovak3663]

Thank you so much I have haital hernia for 14 years and acid reflux Gerd and gastritis and heartburn and vomiting 10 time a day and now my husband has haital hernia too and I did surgery Link 🔗 didn't help at all 😞 thank you so much 🙏

[@captureimagery]

Definitely helps! Thanks for the great explanation and methods to alleviate symptoms.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome!! Thanks for watching!!!

[@reddisa2953]

I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia several years ago. I have no symptoms and Gerd has not been an issue. Just recently an endoscopy procedure was carried out in connection with low Hb/ferritin levels and the haematologist seems dubious about my insistence that I have no hiatus hernia symptoms. I'm of the opinion that years of Yoga controlled breathing techniques have controlled the usual discomfort attributed to the condition. I will incorporate this therapy in my daily routine and thank you so much for sharing.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome!!

[@snowy-19]

Same bro I also have hiatus hernia. ... Could u please share your daily routine please ....will be very grateful. ..😢

[@reddisa2953]

@@snowy-19 In my case, one of the main causes of discomfort was brought on by sitting for long periods. Since finding the Southside Chiropractic video a few months ago I started standing up at regular intervals and doing the introductory exercise shown. It has made a huge difference not only to the pain caused by the hernia but also reduced my back pain. Hope you find a therapy which helps relieve your discomfort. 🙏 Namaste

[@MC-fl6uo]

Thank you very much for sharing with us!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

our pleasure!

[@cherylkeys1284]

Thanks for the explanation and techniques, which I have not seen elsewhere. I look forward to trying them and getting relief.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@wehrmachtamerica5230]

Game changer for sure thank you so much for taking the time to share this.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome!! Glad to hear it is helpful!!

[@danielalba8032]

This exercise works for me! Thank you soooooo much!

[@Sletmabl]

Simple explanation and help, thank you

[@jirkajirka8173]

Amazing! Simple, costless, helpful, practicall example!! I m watching Dr. Berg as well but you are better this way❤

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

aww thank you so much for watching!

[@DZ-cb7zs]

Thanks Dr. this techniques you gave us it’s really working out for me 👍

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

That is great--so happy to hear!

[@EstebanMcC]

Wow. I’m really surprised but this worked. Thank you.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

So glad to hear that!

[@EstebanMcC]

@@SouthsideChiropracticAre there any risks with exacerbating a hernia? Oddly since starting to do this, it feels worse. That’s possibly through overdoing it or overthinking it. Thanks!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

@@EstebanMcC It should not exacerbate anything unless you are massaging too hard!!

[@pkth50]

Thanks. Started today after watching this video.

[@trabajosdehvacenusa7771]

It did help?

[@DesiringDevotion]

Awesome awesome. Awesome, thanks for the techniques.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome! Hope you find it helpful!

[@helenstangret8830]

Do you do exercises on empty or full stomach

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

I would suggest empty

[@salilmahadik9396]

Very good 👍 👏

[@anitajoju903]

Can we do cardio and jumping exercise?

[@ji3200]

Thank you so much. How many time each session and how many times do you recommend per day?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Twice per day is a great place to start!

[@gailvelez-m5v]

Normal to hear gurgling while pushing down ? Mine was very noisy when I did the second exercise.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Yes! If there is trapped food and/or gas, it is likely to make noise as things move.

[@anette5468]

Thank you so much incredible information 👍🏻

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Our pleasure!

[@YouButter]

My favorite this far

[@paulpurves484]

Very helpful thank you

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

our pleasure!

[@ceptember.]

Thank you

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome 😊

[@LHom-pn8hb]

Thank you!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You're welcome! Hope it's very helpful!

[@marienovak3663]

How long to heal please 🙏

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

there is no exact answer--it's different for each individual!

[@jeanie6022]

best video for this

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Aww we appreciate that!

[@CherylGeorge-kg1ui]

Great information, how long does it take to make the stomach go back down please?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

It may be different for each person, based on body type, size of hernia, etc.

[@CherylGeorge-kg1ui]

@@SouthsideChiropractic thanks so much for your feedback

[@MrBombayDude]

Whqt do you think about heel drops? Is this technique better than heel drops?

[@the1stime]

Uh…he’s doing heel drops

[@steph5494]

​@@the1stime😂😂😂

[@Nikosakii]

@@the1stimehe’s talking about when you stand up and drop your heel to the ground really quickly

[@TheHaratashi]

He did show heel drops.

[@YouButter]

@@Nikosakiilooks like the same heel drops with both hands above or at the chest.

[@marienovak3663]

How long to eat normal food like lemon 🍋 and ginger and vinegar and garlic and onion again?

[@sternenblasetv]

Ganz liebe Grüße von meinem Arzt an sie unbekannterweise er ist begeistert von ihrer Videopräsentation. Der Arzt kannte diese Art der Therapie noch gar nicht. Bei der Sonografieuntersuchung am Freitag zeigte sich das Funktionen sich bei mir schon etwas verbessert haben er schaute mich erstaunt und voll Freude an und ist der Meinung das es durchaus heilen kann, ich soll diese Übung weiter tun. Soll ich beim langsamen Ausatmen bis ganz nach unten streichen/ziehen bis zur Höhe vom Bauchnabel ? Ich möchte diese Übung richtig und gut machen. Herzliche Grüße , Joh

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Es ist schön zu hören, dass Sie die Verbesserungen gesehen und gespürt haben und Ihr Arzt sie im Ultraschall feststellen konnte. Wenn Sie ausatmen und in Ihren Bauch hineindrücken, müssen Sie möglicherweise nur 2,5 bis 5 cm nach unten ziehen, können aber den Vorteil spüren, der bis knapp über den Bauchnabel reicht. Sie werden wahrscheinlich ein sanftes Gefühl verspüren, wie sich der Magen nach unten zieht, also entscheiden Sie, was für Sie am angenehmsten ist. Ich bete, dass die Übungen weiterhin erhebliche Vorteile für Sie haben. Ich wünsche ihnen einen wunderbaren Tag! Dr. Joe It’s great to hear that you have seen and felt the improvements and that your doctor was able to notice them on the sonograph. When you are breathing out and push into your abdomen you may only need to pull down one to 2 inches, but may feel the benefit going all the way down to just above the bellybutton. You will likely feel a gentle sensation of the stomach pulling down, so whatever is most comfortable for you. I pray the exercises continue to have significant benefits for you. Have a great day! Dr Joe

[@sternenblasetv]

Herzlich Hallo Herr Dr. Joe (Schön das ich ihren Namen gefunden habe um sie richtig anzusprechen :-) Großes Danke für ihre Antwort. Mein Arzt sagte das bei uns in Deutschland ganz wenig Ärzte davon Kenntnis haben. Er sagte das sollte in Deutschland jetzt die Runde machen damit sich Mediziner, Therapeuten u.s.w. mit "Stillem Reflux" und "Hiatushernien" alternativ damit befassen sollten. Ich bin dankbar so enen offenen lieben Naturarzt gefunden zu haben der voll dahinter steht. Es ist kein Zufall das ich sie auf YT getroffen habe. Alles Gottes Plan und Fügung. Ich bleibe am Ball mit der Therapie. Es beginnen sich jetzt viel Dinge langsam zu bessern. Täglicher Stuhlgang (was schon lange nicht mehr da war) Bei der Massage perlt es Blasen im Darm :-) so angenehm :-) Liebe Grüße ihnen Herr Dr. Joe und ihrem tollen Team nach USA aus Germany 🌹🌹🌹🌻🌸🌱💚💚💚 Johannes Tim

[@sternenblasetv]

Warm hello, Dr. Joe (Nice that I found her name so I could address her correctly :-) Big thanks for your answer. My doctor said that very few doctors in Germany know about it. He said the word should now spread in Germany so that doctors, therapists, etc. with “silent reflux” and “hiatal hernias” should alternatively deal with it. I am grateful to have found such an open, loving naturopath who is completely behind it. It's no coincidence that I met her on YT. Everything is God's plan and providence. I'm staying on track with therapy. Things are now slowly starting to improve. Daily bowel movements (which haven't been there for a long time) During the massage there are bubbles in the intestines :-) so pleasant :-) Kind regards, Dr. Joe and her great team to the USA from Germany 🌹🌹🌹🌻🌸🌱💚💚💚 Johannes Tim

[@Elvis07cr]

@@sternenblasetvwie geht’s dir heute?

[@sternenblasetv]

@@Elvis07cr Sehr viel besser. Ich bekam noch einen Link von meiner Hausärztin wo das Ganze sanfter passiert und das wichtigste was dazu kommt ist sich anzugewöhnen wieder wie ein Baby zu atmen sie zu dehnen, denn das ist unser wahres Naturell sagte meine Ärztin dadurch erweitert sich der Bauchraum damit der Magen wieder Platz hat ganz runter zu kommen. Bauchmuskeln dürfen nicht angespannt werden damit der Magen nicht nach oben gedrückt wird. Massageübungen um Verklebungen zu lösen im Peritoneum, Bauchmuskeln zu lockern usw. Meine Ärztin sagte sogar das sie Gruppen bilden will damit das in Deutschland bekannter wird. Bin so froh eine Hausärztin zu haben die das voll unterstützt allein schon durch andere Patientenberichte. Mit Hilfe dieser Übungen und dem gigantischen Wissen von Pam Fox integriere ich diese Übungen wie Zähne puzten in mein Leben. Ich habe ab und zu noch leichte Symptome aber es hat sich echt viel getan. Ich bleibe am Ball jetzt erst recht denn meine Motivation ist groß:-) Hier der Kanal www.youtube.com/@wonderlife4774 Sonnige Grüße aus Sachsen

[@eileenstack255]

🙏🏻

[@odaighawanmeh1533]

How many times i can do this exercise? At the morning on empty stomach ? Or any time before meals ? Appreciate your answer

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Any time before meals, but at least daily!!!

[@Princess-ec4cl]

Ladies please kindly share your experiences with rolling hiatal hernia during pregnancy. Thanks profusely ❤

[@nancyfifo4811]

Hi how many times must I do each exercise...thanks for helping us..God bless❤

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

It really is different for everyone. Some people find major relief after a single exercise. Others may do it a few times a day o feel the best results. I do hope you find them helpful and quickly! God bless to you as well 😊 🙏🏻

[@1alopezg]

can you explain the diaphragmatic breathing bit again? Those don't look like deep breaths?

[@apostolapostolovski3581]

after jumping we try push?second excercises or pause hour?then we try second?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

you can do one right after the other

[@dianehoogveld4565]

Is it pull down pr push down? Thanks .. ill try it

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

you are pulling down, with some applied pressure

[@fgk824]

This topic of hiatal hernia needs research. My daughrers gastro even prescribed anti depresants which we threw in the bin immediately we got home. We will try these exercises.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Yes unfortunately it is often not treated well!! Let us know if these do indeed work and feel free to email with any questions: [e-mail]

[@andreasvukman]

Thank you. Do you have patients who are successful with this exercise?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

If you read down through the comments, it seems like people DO have very good results with this!!

[@nhernandez7028]

This worked for me JUST now omg. I was having bad symptoms and couldn't sleep...saw this video and said..wdihtl...chest pain is gone after drinking water!

[@robertstane5823]

Bringing the stomach down is good temporary relief from GERD. And building the diaphragm muscle with exercise is also a great help to recovery. But the problem is a tear in the diaphragm muscle. Can any exercise really repair this? Or is surgery to sew the tear the only real long lasting cure?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Hello. It’s a great question! And unfortunately, without understanding the severity of the tear, it would be difficult to answer for sure. However, I would still encourage doing some exercises to strengthen the muscles in that area. That would include:. Diaphragmatic breathing (deep belly breathing), Vacuum exercises (stomach pull-ins), and pelvic tilts/core stabilization (gentle movements that won’t strain the abdomen) as a combination of some of these exercises may help to strengthen tissues sufficiently around the tear. However, intense abdominal exercises (like crunches or heavy lifting) could worsen a hiatal hernia by increasing intra-abdominal pressure and exaggerating the tear. I would also recommend eating smaller meals and not laying down immediately after eating. It would also be good to avoid certain acidic or spicy food that could irritate the tissues of the digestive tract and keep the area inflamed, and unable to heal completely. I hope this information is helpful and that you do end up having full resolution of the symptoms. If you do feel any increase in symptoms or discomfort, definitely make sure you speak with your primary physician or a specialist for further testing or treatment. Thanks for the question and for watching.

[@nhernandez7028]

Question...this is working for me, if hernia is moving down, how do i strengthen the diaphragm so the hernia doesnt come back up?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Definitely having a reduction in abdominal weight can help because it doesn’t put as much pressure upwards into the diaphragm. Also, eating smaller meals to not stretch the stomach as much can allow the sphincter and the area around it to start return to its normal function.

[@wristcheck350]

​@@SouthsideChiropracticdoes a situp help strengthening diaphragm?

[@nanako994]

@@wristcheck350 This is my question, too. Or situps will worsen the hernia?

[@mariamelsherbiny1813]

My question also

[@ithacacomments4811]

I get pain under my left arm with my hiatal hernia. Also in my right chest. Doctor said that my HH crowds my lungs and my lungs are telling me they are not happy!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Hopefully these exercises will be helpful!

[@allanb52]

Don't normally like yank videos, but you got straight to the point and got a very logical message over, so thanks. I have a small hiatal hernia and very bad GERD, so will try these exercises.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

awesome--hope it's helpful!

[@donnaemmi3003]

Absolutely… straight to the point

[@teresaoftheandes6279]

What is a 'Yank Video"?

[@allanb52]

@@teresaoftheandes6279 Yank is what we call an American, nothing sinister.

[@bryanguarino4420]

So how are you now? Are you feeling better?

[@FlorenceKirigo]

Yes indeed this very imidiate

[@apostolapostolovski3581]

after the first exercise, we immediately do the second one with pressure on the stomach?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

yes--the second exercise may also be done by itself.

[@roop321]

Hi dr i have hiatus hernia, i am not facing acid reflux now, but I am facing too much wieght and muscle loss. After eating anything i got strange sounds from my stomach. Please help me doctor.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

So sorry to hear that. Follow the directions in this video and you may notice some improvement in those sounds you get after eating.

[@legrandfromage23]

Would this be something we should do before or after eating? Or would any time work?

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Many people find improved ability to eat without food getting “stuck” if they do it before. However, in most cases, people will find most relief if doing it afterwards.

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

In many cases improved a variety of improved eating habits, taking digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, and/or probiotics, in conjunction with gentle, adjusting of it when it’s irritated, can allow the hernia and esophagus to heal and maybe prevent having to go further with surgery depending on how severe the starting situation is.

[@legrandfromage23]

@@SouthsideChiropracticThank you!

[@nancyfifo4811]

And also I would like to ask when is the best time to do these exercises...and if on an empty stomach or it doesn't matter ❤

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

They can be done any time. Many people find the most benefit right after eating to assist the stomach from pushing upwards from being full with food. Others benefit when it is empty, or even after drinking some water, to create a little bit of weight to assist pulling down. I hope you find which approach works best for you.

[@mariamelsherbiny1813]

Thanks alot .U are the 1st doctor to show us how to breath i mean when to inhale or exhale during hand maneuver . I was sliding it down while u belly breathe😅 looked wrong . Can i ask when to do these exercises and how many times ? Can i stop meditations ? Can ido diaphragmatic breathing exercises just after the water exercise as i do this and sometimes feel it is wrong cause i feel that my lungs are tight also a contracted diaphragm?? To avoid their side effects? Thanks

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Do them as often as needed!

[@nancysatkinson1568]

Can the Spnixter, Only be repaired by Surgery?

[@titanium1223]

I think first fix the hernia, and then acidify your stomach with betain HCl or apple cider vinegar...see dr eric berg videos for a detail explanation

[@grmalinda6251]

Sodium chloride ​@@titanium1223

[@Jeff-Rudi]

Greetings from Germany Dr. Joe, I found a similar video weeks ago and tried it out, it definitely helps! But one question is keeping me awake, the Diaphragm is not built like a solid sheet, but rather more like a alot of fibers interwoven in each other. So my question is can it damage the diaphragm and increase the hernia size? Thank you in Advance!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Hi Jeff. Sorry for a delay in response. That’s a great question! The muscles of the diaphragm are usually quite strong due to their constant use in respiration. However, some people that are not very active or who breathe very shallow with the upper muscles of the chest versus engaging in diaphragmatic breathing may have weaker muscles and should at least be conscious of that. With that said the maneuver should not be done that forcibly where it is painful. If done with mild to moderate pressure there should not be a risk of worsening the hernia. In fact if the stomach is able to remain in its normal position it should allow the body to heal better around where the hernia may be occurring. But always listen to your body if it ever becomes more painful and seek out a qualified doctor to further evaluate. I hope this helps answer your question. 😊

[@JigsawPuzzleConnection]

With my bad back I would not jerk my back like that. But I do have a Hiatal hernia.

[@Start_Smart_medical_classes.]

These techniques are useless.....if any body is having problem with stomach or having reflux just go for surgery.....

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Hello! You are of course entitled to your opinion but if you read through the comments, you will see that it has indeed proven helpful for many people. Sorry to hear that that has not been your experience with it!

[@logee527]

Doesn’t work

[@stevengross4113]

Very skeptical

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Read comments below and give it a try--you may be surprised!!

[@septran1]

total bs never worked once

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Sorry to hear that! Based on comments below, it does work for some people--I'm sorry you haven't found that to be the case!

[@YouButter]

You’re not doing it correctly. Go to a chiropractor or find a naturopath and they will do it and show you how to do it properly

[@shirinscollection1622]

Thank you!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

You are welcome.

[@FredK55]

Thank you!

[@SouthsideChiropractic]

Our pleasure! Please share!!