By George Hamill
If you've had acid reflux for awhile now and you've noticed pain in your back you may have come to the conclusion that acid reflux back pain is a real problem. So are back pain and acid reflux connected? Well, to answer that question it actually depends on what your symptoms are, and how severe.
Let's get an understanding of reflux first. Then we'll talk about the symptoms. And if you do in fact have acid reflux back pain and not some other form of pains on your back we can get to the treatment solutions. Reflux is caused when you have a lower esophageal sphincter, or (LES) that is not working correctly.
The job of the LES is to act as a gateway between the stomach and the esophagus, and if it is weak or in a relaxed state, in can not properly keep the contents of the stomach down.
Now, the typical pain symptoms that relate to reflux are pains that radiate all over your back. Often times it's hard to pinpoint the exact location of the pain. This pain and protest from the stomach come immediately after eating. If you experience your back pain right after you eat and you also experience heart burn at the same time, then most likely the pain is a direct result of reflux.
Can acid reflux cause back pain indirectly? Yes. Sometimes when people sleep at night, they elevate their heads to help alleviate the pain from heartburn. If you sleep all night in a position that is discomforting to your back, eventually this will lead to back pain.
So if you've determined that you have acid reflux back pain and you'd like it to go away, here are a few solutions that will help you. For immediate quick relief you can take over the counter drugs. You can mix 2 tablespoons of vinegar with a large glass of water.
You can mix a teaspoon of baking soda with 8 ounces of water and burp a couple times for best results. For more permanent results, most people have to consider changing up their diet, exercising, and making complete lifestyle changes.
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