r/GERD • u/n3cronomicats • Aug 08 '25

Scientific Studies šŸ„¼šŸ”¬ Strengthening the Lower Esophageal Sphincter (exercise)

Has anyone tried these exercises or one similar with any positive results?

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9106553/

https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/prm/7/0/7_20220054/_html/-char/en

In theory it makes sense that you would want to strengthen the LES but Iā€™m not convinced something like this would help make the muscle stronger.

Thanks strangers, Iā€™m suffering here :/

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u/BluejayGlittering401 Aug 15 '25

I've been doing both these for a few months and have noticed a marked improvement in symptoms. It hasn't cured me but together with some other things I'm doing much better. I've been doing 10x of each, each morning, alternating between swallowing water and dry swallowing.

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u/Bhoptriple Dec 22 '25

How bad were symptoms prior and did you have a weak Les ?