How To Prevent Acid Reflux and Rest Comfortably

Acid reflux affects over 350 Million people around the world. Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid or bile flows up to the esophagus and irritates the lining of the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Symptoms such as chest pain, heartburn, bloating, and nausea can cause discomfort and pain throughout the day and well into the night, making it difficult to fall asleep and stay asleep.

Common causes of acid reflux

• Eating a large meal then lying on your back
• Consuming certain foods or beverages
• Being overweight
• Smoking
• Pregnancy

Lying down with acid reflux

Gravity plays an important role in acid reflux. Whether you’re lying down to read a book, watch TV, or fall asleep, the acid in your stomach is more likely to enter your esophagus in these positions, causing heartburn. Regurgitation, the sour or bitter taste, often causes people to wake up or remain awake. Chocking or coughing can also occur when lying down if acid reaches the back of the throat.

Rest easy with neutral posture

Fortunately, there are ways to relax and sleep comfortably when dealing with acid reflux. Tilting the upper torso upward while having your head raised higher than your abdomen in a neutral posture position will help prevent or reduce acid or food in the stomach from traveling back up to the esophagus. Neutral posture refers to a stress-free position in which our bodies naturally curve to reduce pressure on our spine.

In addition to regularly exercising and avoiding foods and drinks that trigger symptoms, there are a number of product solutions to help you reduce and prevent acid reflux.

• Human Touch Perfect Chairs take stress off your spine and position you for ultimate relief with the push of a button.
• Bed Wedge Systems provide custom support and comfort at an affordable price.
• Tempur-Pedic mattress and adjustable base allow you to personalize your sleep system and adjust to your desired comfort level.

How we can help

If you suffer from acid reflux, our trained specialists can show you a number of products to help you find relief. When you visit a Relax The Back store, we’ll work with you to determine when symptoms arise throughout the day and night and provide you with product solutions that you can try out first-hand in our stores. Feel instant relief from back pain in our Perfect Chairs or learn how a bed wedge system can be customized to your comfort level.