Dr. Mandell's Hiatal Hernia Ball-Release Technique for Hearburn, Acid Reflux (GERD), & Belching

[@anonymous5860]

I got diagnosed yesterday after a gastroscopy. Did this and the water jump trick. Not had heartburn since. Early days... prayers are with all sufferers.

[@dinasalas9818]

What is the water jump trick?

[@antoniettaberardelli79]

Thank you for alleviating such terrible discomfort . The acid is sporadic. Praying that it will cease permanently.

[@annalintner2165]

You are such a blessing Dr. Mandell to me and to thousands that watch you !! I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your selfless service !!! May the Lord bless you with more love , more power , more of Him in your life as you continue to be a light in the darkness 🙏

[@claudiaorwig1813]

Amen.JESUS, THE ETERNAL LOVING SHEPARD, IS ALWAYS THE ANSWER.🙏 ❤

[@LeadVocal2010]

Great comment. Thank you to the doctor but more importantly thank you to the Almighty and Everlasting God, without Whom we are nothing.

[@genefrantz7538]

This ball exercise has greatly relieved by hiatal hernia. Thanks you!!

[@BrailleInspired]

Thank you so much. I cannot thank you enough. Using the tennis ball was so much better than using my hands and I noticed a difference straightaway. Abundance of gratitude and blessings for sharing this!

[@hasheminhosein9036]

I am.worried using the ball to push it down might expand the diagram and cause more acid reflux though

[@byamugishacharlesgodfrey6274]

You have been my icon for 3.5 years on natural health. I trust your advice Dr Mandell. Be blessed, Charles in Uganda.

[@susanroberts9667]

I have now tried this procedure wow what a big difference this made on the first day I can now eat without feeling uncomfortable just tried again for the second day Dr Alan Thankyou so much 🤗🤗🤗

[@Rajkumar-n]

How much time you do

[@ashasrivastava7130]

Yes, i also wanna know how many times, thanks n love from India

[@cindypickeral1623]

Dr Mandell I was told by my chiropractor that before I get out of bed to drink 30 oz of water. Stand up and bounce for 30 seconds. Then breathe out my mouth in short quick sessions while holding my arms out. This is supposed to pull the stomach down and out of the diaphragm. Needless to say I only did it a few days. I like your technique better. Thank you

[@lorellelewis2258]

Doctor = wish I had seen this video 7 months ago. My GI Dr did not tell me any of this. I researched from many resources for help. What I've learned + more, You have compiled into this 10 min video. Amazing! Thanks so very much. Lorelle, Kentucky

[@MAXRAY-bw9kv]

Hi, did this help you?

[@MAXRAY-bw9kv]

I have hh for 2years 😔

[@marykilmer1108]

Thank you so very much 😊

[@annecook7372]

I have tried this method with a tennis ball and it feels very relieving, it is much smoother than trying to prod and poke something you can't even see , down with your fingers.. Plus , the tennis ball doesn't have any sensitivity so there are no negative feelings regarding fat or body shape as you are performing it. So thanks for the video.

[@helenaddison955]

Thank you! Dr Mandell I will do that have a bless one to enjoy your evening

[@OAlchemAzyl]

Sally Barnes you are so right!!!!!

[@abdrizakabdalla8884]

Are u all right now??

[@markmarkin8478]

This works, I’ve noticed that by pressing in this area, the acid seems to stop refluxing immediately! Almost like pressing there acts like a manual valve to help close off the acid. It works for me immediately. Thanks Doc

[@2am561]

How long the effect last?

[@ss430]

Hello Mark And how many times do we have to repeat pressing ball ? And just once a day is good ? Please let me know if u can as u have seen the result .. I want to feel better as it’s bothering me a lot ! I just did 3 times and I already feel good !

[@Tommy-di4md]

You are life saver. My doctor wanted me to take a powerful drug for my hernia which comes with a lot of side effects. Your video was so helpful and eliminated my constant worry. Thank you!!!!!

[@twesiimealex5833]

Breathing exercises and fixing my hand under the left rib has helped me with silent reflux

[@lmd5864]

What are the breathing exercises?

[@osmanvincent1975]

I would like to suggest a quick alternative approach that might work. Just drink a couple glasses of water and jump up and down for a couple minutes to jiggle the stomach back down to its normal position. No harm or cost in giving this approach a try. You should know quickly, in a couple days, if this approach helps. Forty years ago, I did an activity which forced part of my stomach up through or past the diaphragm. It was a couple months later that I suddenly started having severe stomach pains. I was initially misdiagnosed by a doctor as having ulcers. It was a couple of years of misery before I realized that the doctor was wrong and I had gastric reflux disease, or GERD. GERD often happens naturally without a clear cause, especially with older people. Normally, the esophagus sphincter and the diaphragm sphincter muscles line up and reinforce each other. If part of the stomach is pushed or pulled up through the diaphragm, the two sphincter muscles don’t line up and stomach acid can more easily leak into the esophagus, causing GERD. Other people suggest drinking warm or hot water to relax the muscles, I would suggest cold water so that the heavy water will stay in the stomach longer. I would also suggest doing it first thing in the morning so the volume of water won’t dilute the digestion process of other food. It may take a repeat on a few successive days for the esophagus to adapt to the new longer length for the stomachs to stay in its new proper position. I would repeat the process anytime I got heartburn or acid taste in my mouth. I have been trouble free for over 35 years now, and can eat anything I want and take no meds for anything. I later learned of a gastroenterologist in Michigan who recommends this process also; maybe others now also. The body needs strong hydrochloric acid in the stomach to trigger the esophageal sphincter to close, to break down bulk foods generally, and to separate protein into the amino acid components to be effectively absorbed from the small intestines for use to make new proteins our body needs. Most or all GERD medicines block the production of or neutralize the hydrochloric acid which then interferes with protein digestion and interferes with esophageal sphincter closing. Both of those actions are counterproductive.

[@shelleyfoley7074]

Thankyou so much I’m suffering every day 🌹❤️🙏❤️

[@spencerpalmer4267]

Osman, thank you for sharing this- I’m going to try it out! I have been misdiagnosed as well until recently it’s all but confirmed and these physics make sense to weight the stomach down with water and address this!!

[@marienovak3663]

Thank you so much 🙏 I have been suffering for 13 years and I have nausea and vomiting 10 time a day 🥴 and I have candida overgrowth fungal overgrowth and sibo small intestine bacteria overgrowth and morgellons mites and worms 🥴🙏

[@marienovak3663]

And haital hernia

[@karend2573]

Yes! Thank you so much for this information. It makes total sense. I am just starting but think it is working! Can't thank you enough for your kindness in sharing this. May God bless you. ❤😊

[@deb5thmitch]

Diagnosed for 46 years. This has been one the best videos ever.

[@SciSciToys]

Have you been taking PPI's or had acid reflux?

[@jet6110]

Why haven't you had surgery for it?

[@ThinkPositiveDude]

jesus.....

[@KS-lv4br]

Damn..

[@dmzabo3914]

I’ve had this crap for 5 stinking weeks and I hate it already. The heart jumps , hot cold, pains in the upper shoulder and chest! I am absolutely disgusted with this b.s. I must say you are a very good at keeping your cool I guess. This is stressing me out big time. And that’s the last thing I should be doing right? Best of luck. For all who suffer from this ailment.

[@jeansindhikara1823]

Thank you so much, Dr. Mandell. You consistently show us ways to reduce and avoid intrusive medical methods!

[@spiritseeker1982]

We have to way to heal our own bodies. When we get hurt we run to the doctor or don’t feel good we run to the doctor if we look it up and see what’s wrong and try to heal our own selves by massage using our own hands that makes more sense to me than just not touching anywhere where it bothered you and just getting pills from the doctor. It’s really a no brainer. So many good people on KZbin that helps you for free. We got to stay in control of our own bodies. A lot of doctors don’t get to the root of it they put a Band-Aid on it with medication.But thanks for this I’ve done this in the past and it works got rid of the hiatal hernia now I’m working on my mom. Thanks Dr. Mandel

[@fgk824]

Did the hiatal hernia go away completely? My daughter has been diagnosed with it and its really messing up her life. I will share the exercise with her

[@xavierp4035]

From many Drs on KZbin. This dude is really cool.

[@lisaharmon5619]

Thank you! I recently learned that I have a hiatal hernia. Thank you again! Blessings to All ❤️

[@richardharrison7961]

You don't need the ball. Just pull up on your ribs while pushing down on the top part of your stomach with your fingers. Works for me!

[@maceyl5851]

Sounds like a really interesting technique. I notice that when I starting eating broccoli and whole grains I started feeling much better and stop eating foods late at night. Then Thanksgiving came and you know the unhealthy foods lol. Also, lemon water helps as well. But people have also said Aloe Vera juice healed the acid reflux too. I'm looking seeing a dietitian about this.

[@janicejacome]

Late at night is a KILLER! I believe it's POSTURE too, as we all look down at phones, etc., many times sitting a lot. POSTURE =EVERYTHING. Lastly, many of us have LOW ACID...n docs have exactly what Hurts us!!!! Best to you

[@davidfrancis1032]

Same symptoms did the tennis ball 5-6 times feel much better thanks dr 👍

[@brucemack7728]

Thanks Doc, this seems to be a simple thing to do. Much easier than a lot of other people have suggested. I’ll let you know how it goes for me.

[@brucemack7728]

Worked GREAT! No more indigestion, bloating or pain from a blocked up stomach. Aka, hiatal hernia. Thanks so much for your help.

[@bestof4605]

@@brucemack7728 how long does it take?

[@signalburdenjr460]

I used to get HH in the car. I had to pull over to stand. I then noticed that i was brearhing thtu my chest and was anxious. I started to do 10 meditations and bellt breathing. Thus REALLY helped me. The reflux was caused by anxiety. So if it started id sing to songs or meditate. I started eating yogurt, beets, ginger root and aloe vera inner fillet (couple sips). But also cuttinf out the crap food as well

[@janeburdette6414]

I will definitely try this. My chiropractor moved mine but I don’t want to pay &45 every month. Mine causes me to have a bad cough every 4-6 weeks. It lasts about 1-2 weeks.

[@elsadalit1543]

The same Chronic cough

[@patriciadosher8744]

Very good presentations and one of the simplest I have seen. 'll try it!

[@rondavis6017]

Thank you very much Dr. Mandel I don’t know who if there’s anybody else around that I put as much trust in as I do you other than being a Christian and knowing that Jesus is my savior it is still something that I like to talk with somebody who knows exactly what they’re talking about because I don’t know when I’m talk about in that area now if it’s a mechanical thing I was a mechanic for 45 years and I can tell you a lot about cars but I can’t tell you anything about my frame and I thank you for everything you do for us

[@itsmebethd2653]

Anyone else have major bloating and gas with HH

[@juanio7036]

It’s me Beth D yup. It’s horrible

[@manubiju453]

Me too

[@tamaraparker7133]

Yes!!! It is horrible!

[@meglee2658]

OMG yes! Feels like I swallowed a tennis ball

[@archangel47470]

Apple cider vinegar! Dilute two table spoons in a glass of water and drink it. Instant results. Drink through a straw to avoid enamel deterioration

[@berthaflored8948]

Thank you so much. I just saw a video a week ago but your is easier and faster. Very well explained.❤👏 👍

[@djanderson6531]

Big ups, Doc! Below the xyphoid process with the ball makes tension go away!

[@philzmaramag7463]

Can this exercise cure my hiatal hernia?

[@brianjohnson8694]

Thank you. On days when I can’t get a full breath this helped me so much. May god bless you sir thank you.

[@Anon.5216]

Brilliant. The best I've seen.

[@OAlchemAzyl]

Thank you Thank you this brought me quick relief!! You are a lifesaver ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@roselinewanjiku2691]

I will try this soon.if it worked for you hope with me

[@MargauxNeedler]

Uh-uh cut that out. Love the assertive approach! I need it. 😂

[@christinescalise7584]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I'm so relieved that there's something I can do do (besides diet and medications) that can help fix this .

[@dennislaux]

How many people have gotten over this ailment that you've treated personally. Not people that you've read about or heard stories about please. thanks so much

[@emilyerdbeere9210]

Thank you. How often does it make sense to do the exercise? A hernia slips back. After every meal?

[@tatyanarybakova5411]

thank you dr.Mandel, somebody told me hernia located little bit left from in the middle.

[@lauriemtz8616]

I’d rather do this technique than to have a hiatal hernia surgery any day.

[@88mademen]

so u did this technique? sorry for my bad english

[@deepalikaushal3507]

Thank you for your video...will definitely give it a try. Have got absolutely tired of having antacids. Was suffering from belching , chest tightness n difficulty in swallowing. Endoscopy revealed Hiatal hernia. My question is what is the best time to do this procedure.

[@et4878]

Thank you Dr! Also video about dizziness, vertigo.

[@igorbozic9682]

HI DR MANDELL, HOW MANY TIMES PER DAY CAN I DO THIS EXERCISE?

[@dimpsthealien333]

Can this help heal the issue eventually?

[@janromeu]

Thank you so much for this and for all that you do! Now how do I keep this from coming back? Are there some exercises I could do?

[@bluetwinbill794]

I have a diagnosed HH. I do this often, also pushing my stomach down. This works as my sore throat goes away when swallowing for a few min, but then returns. Can this actually hurt your stomach or esophagus though if done too much or incorrectly?

[@MariaHernandez-dt4qw]

Hope this advice works for me it’s miserable to like that, thank you for sharing.

[@Jesuscoming7235]

Ty always needing holistic care

[@ellana_music]

Oh my goodness, doctor. Nothing so far has worked to release the hiatal hernia. I still have belching, and acid reflux. My diet has changed tremendously. I was wondering, if I strengthen my diaphragm, will this also help? So this exercise, plus strengthen my diaphragm? Please and thank you!

[@MrZendude]

Keep a moderately heavy book on your diaphragm area (6 fingers above the navel) for 10 min before you sleep. Hands behind the head. The objective is to gently move the book with the up and down motion of the diaphragm. Don't move the chest when you breathe in, only the upper area of the stomach. Try this for 3 months and the diaphragm will be stronger.

[@farookjan9978]

Thankyou Dr have learnt alot from your videos on various subjects excellent work God 🙌

[@BijouLover8]

Magnesium sprays will get rid of your heart palpations... Flutters...irregular heart beats. All mineral deficiency. Read up on what benefits we get from magnesium and potassium....both play a very important role in your body. Correcting these mineral deficiencies will great improve your health and eliminate a lot of your problems. Pills are not as effective as sprays for topical skin or in mouth which absorb almost immediately.

[@Joanna-mn1sx]

_g__v___::

[@tealeh2]

What causes your stomach to protrude your diaphragm?

[@Uganda1100]

I was diagnosed with a small hiatal hernia from an endoscopy I had. I also have an ulcer. I will try this excercise and try to reduce it. What could have caused my hiatal hernia?

[@cali_smartb5098]

Unfortunately I did not have a tennis ball but I did have a nice green apple that I used and then I ate it right after 😊, Thank you Doc 💙.

[@Mr-Raoui]

Lol

[@ulaganathanc1463]

May I Know please it has to do at Empty stomach or can be done after 2 to 3 hours of meal.

[@janetwebb4691]

Thanks doc will try this , very good tutorial.

[@reginamay2767]

I was told by my gastro doc that he wants to run a camera down my throat to check around it is a endoscopy but i don't want to get it done.

[@lizamckoy1010]

Thank you Doc. I will surely try this. God bless.

[@DaLeSy.]

Can leaning forward to see the computer screen put pressure on your stomach and push it back up where it shouldn't be?

[@murling999]

yes it definitely can, sit upright and fix posture

[@Keliiyamashita]

Yes!!! Especially if your overweight this will put pressure on all the gi tract. Also this can be caused by the mid back of all places. The ribs are attached there and wrap around to that area. Lose weight, and fix posture. Pull back the shoulders, chest out, and chin up.

[@christinakinnear8239]

Thank you for this video. I have a problem, i’m never hungry during the day, if i eat i get sleepy. unfortunately i eat dinner then go to bed. i never get heartburn but please tell me i haven’t done damage to my hernia by eating and lying down every night. I sure won’t do it again now

[@gene-van]

Getting sleepy after dinner is a notorious sign of testosterone deficiency. Do your bloodwork to check for free and total T.

[@luzacuna4032]

Hi doctor! Does a hiatal hernia cause the lower left side (below rib cage) to be slightly protruding?

[@JoeS97756]

I don't think so, my PT said I have rib flare and it's relatively common. With the hernia it's probably counterproductive to try to work on the rib flare as that requires muscle tension etc which is not what you want to be doing with the hernia, you want relaxation of those muscles so the stomach can descend.

[@sandhyarani3386]

Can you please make a video over how to get ride of Umbilical and all other hernias It would be very helpful. Thank you.

[@dudneycastello3159]

When should I do this exercise after a meal or before meals ?

[@susanroberts9667]

Fantastic I wish you were my GP I have every confidence in you love all your videos I going to try the tennis ball Thankyou from the bottom of my heart 👍👍👍👍

[@the_unconventional_Indian77]

Congratulations i am also dealing with GERD too

[@bells000]

Can a hiatal hernia cause breathlessness? And pressure on the sternum/stomach area? These are the symptoms I get. I don't get heartburn but I get the above random symptoms and burping.

[@motivationaldoc]

Hi Anna, yes absolutely it can. Many of the burning or acid symptoms do not have to accompany those symptoms.

[@bells000]

motivationaldoc I've actually had my heart checked because it felt like chest pain! I've had the all clear but the only thing I can put it down to is the hernia causing the symptoms - I also get deep pain into the thoracic spine.

[@MrThree1zero]

Anna Bells I too suffer from breathlessness, I usually get it when I sit and try to have conversation. If i stand up then it goes away.

[@muchasalud2011]

yes, and heart arrhythmia as well.

[@saladamista8226]

Yes, even heart palpitations.

[@leneagutierrez9861]

How often should this technique be done? Also can a hiatal hernia cause the feeling of difficulty swallowing or throat tightness?

[@lmd5864]

Absolutely can make the throat feel that way. Trouble swallowing, yes. The stomach is protruding up into the esophagus which makes it hard to swallow.

[@gennesamann4323]

I have had this hernia for years, Will this be able to make a permanent change if I do this daily and make the health changes I need to do?

[@zitaschuessler4902]

Should this be done on an empty stomach? Also how many times a day should you do it? And finally how long usually till you see results? Thank you

[@ipiledrivedalexjones6935]

How would he know he feels no pain... He's just doing examples off some book

[@mtucc07]

@@ipiledrivedalexjones6935 He knows because he went to School, DUHHHHH!

[@deborahhopper1070]

I ask my doc what is this in the lower part of my chest between my breast it's a small lump that protrudes, he acts like he didn't want to tell me, he told me if it's not bothering me to leave it alone, of course, it must have been bothering me, It really gets painful when I do an upper body workout, will this hiatus hernia ever go away, Thank you!

[@ms.5779]

Deborah Hopper get another doctor!!!

[@oohyllab]

Surprised you advised grains, but I'm wondering about your suggestion of doing it several times a day? Seems a bit much. It wouldn't hurt somehow??

[@perryjeff77]

Can you please do a video about inguinal hernias? Thank you Doc

[@mariemarie3211]

Hello doc my endoscopy colonoscopy and urease test all normal and negative. i follow strict diet and avoid all the foods that triggers but still suffering all the symptoms. i hope your video will help

[@terrimirarchi7786]

Yes, lots of bloating & gas too with hh.

[@juliekane7210]

Could we do the whole diaphragm area ?? I feel as though my whole diaphragm is attached to my lungs. That is the only way to explain how I feel at times . Thanks for a response in advance doc ☘️

[@reneecox2260]

This is how I feel

[@jandellko]

@@reneecox2260 same

[@Pattiepies55]

I've had cancer X 3 . Following chemotherapy I was left with arthritis in every joint , kidney disease & SVT . Sadly I'm a rare one who has on going side effects from chemotherapy . Could it also have caused a hiatal hernia ?

[@sabrinbrown8103]

Sorry to hear that I hope your better

[@tiaragainey9040]

This hernia mess with my breathing. I dont feel reflux

[@BijouLover8]

By using a Fulvic Acid, which has about 70 or so minerals in it....you would by pass the lack of stomach acid and use a spray . Spray your stomach and massage in. Anything you put on your skin is absorbed into the body. Just like those pain and nicotine patches or antinausea patches. There also are magnesium sprays that will eliminate leg cramps...help you relax and sleep. By pass the stomach as much as possible to absorb vitamin and minerals

[@granvillestout2681]

Really great advice, thanks for this.

[@darayusengineer4152]

Thanks for sharing this video!

[@janel316]

Moringa juice that's help of acid reflux, Gerd and hiatal hernia. More veggies and warm water.

[@truckertrow]

grains??? the grains that shoot my glucose up to 190 ...il give them a miss thanks

[@kelblueskies3937]

I find eating heavy grains cereals makes things worse.

[@rosahead4127]

Dr. Mandel, Can you drink coffee if you have a hiatal hernia? Please answer me?

[@Louise-i3m]

Really good advice. Thank you..

[@himateesookhai5302]

Hi Dr Mandell,Is haital hernia and acid reflux the same?

[@hildautria3851]

Wow 👏 😮 👏 😮 👏 I so need this ...please send more on this subject! What should I take in the morning to relieve the gassyness and pressure 🤔

[@deeb3077]

Gas X

[@runforthehills707]

Isn't part of your liver in the way when using this ball technique?

[@flash1506]

I don't have acid or heartburn....not over weight but have a hiatal hernia.....any thoughts?

[@joban7851]

Thank you doc 😊 more power & success

[@shelialogan2174]

Hello. I have clips from gallbladder removal surgery. Is this safe for me to try?

[@DebKS]

Dr. Mandel, I love your videos! Did you say lots of water with food or not lots of water? Thanks!! :)

[@peggypastime1278]

Should not drink with meals. It dilutes the stomach acid needed to digest foods. You can drink water 30 minutes before a meal - it helps with feeling more full so you won't eat as much. It helps me.

[@kelloggfan]

I enjoy your videos. Do you have a recommended physician in the Houston area for this? I don't have reflux but I constantly feel like food is stuck in my throat and occasional pain in the chest area until i do exercises.

[@ohwell22]

No Chiropractor in Houston does hiatal hernia. I have researched this because I have a 3 cm HH. I might fly to Miami for treatment with Dr. Mandell.

[@vijayraghavank7573]

I don't know whether it i hiatal hernia.But some thick Saliva accumulate in the throat and it causes throat infection.When I did endoscopy,he said everything is ok.But with ur massage and sleeping on left, there's improvement.I have been having hyper acidity IBS, incomplete extretion etc for 30 Years.Dr Mandell I am 75 yrs young.ur great!pl advise thanks vijayaraghavan

[@mkmason2002]

No acidic fruits like oranges, lemons and limes.

[@Србомбоница86]

Why not?

[@mkmason2002]

@@Србомбоница86 Because those who have GERD from too much acid in the stomach do not need more acid. If I eat a lemon or lime my pain increases 10 times. For people who have too low of acid these acidic fruits, like apple cider vinegar, would help. You need to know if you have too much or too little stomach acid. Don't take tums, that will make it much worse and calcium carbonate will build up in your bloodstream and cause blockages. Also don't drink anything 30 min before eating, during eating and 30 min after as this will dilute your stomach acid.

[@Србомбоница86]

@@mkmason2002 i drink Lemon water And it always helps my acid reflux ,it literally puts out that fire in the stomach ,but I can't stand apple vinegar

[@mkmason2002]

@@Србомбоница86 So you must have low acid levels. I love ACV tea. I add one tablespoon to a cup of hot water and add a little honey. You probably would like a lemon twist in yours as well. May I ask where you're from? Mary

[@DavidCorke-r4q]

Does this treatment have to be on an empty stomach????

[@coconeon3301]

hello doctor I have a hiatal hernia of 3 cms, it is possible to cure the hernia, arrange it in its place again thanks doctor, I have gastroesophageal reflux

[@annpringle8219]

Love all your videos.

[@ritastaudt7363]

Are we breathing from the diaphragm during this exercise? Anyone have pain even without acid reflux?

[@venkataprasadaraogogineni5856]

Hi Dr I am Mr Prasad . In which of the country is your chiropractic clinic ? . I am at Ellicott City MD , can you please suggest me a nearby place where I can get chiropractic treatment for Hiatal hernia. Thanks in advance

[@PrevailingTruth0]

Thank you Doc., I actually do another method and it's useful but i'll try do this too.

[@Jessica_Rivera03]

Tell us. How are you? Did your hiatel Hernia heal?

[@maureenphillips2345]

Why does no one mention nausea w HH??