Osteopathy for GERD: Managing Reflux with Treitz Release

Gastric reflux is felt as heartburn felt behind the breastbone. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can develop with prolonged exposure of the lower esophageal mucosa to stomach acid with a ph of 4 and lasting at least one hour per day. Increased exposure to gastric acid can lead to a breakdown of the mucosal defense mechanisms, which may become inflamed, erosive and ultimately ulcerative.

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    Exercise during pregnancy

    The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has established contraindications to exercise during pregnancy and exercise recommendations for women without risk of adverse maternal or perinatal outcomes. Equipped with an understanding of the signs and symptoms of exercise cessation, pregnant women can exercise safely during pregnancy within these recommendations. Women who...

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      Understanding and Treating Ilioinguinal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Therapeutic Approaches

      IntroductionIlioinguinal neuralgia is a painful condition resulting from irritation or compression of the ilioinguinal nerve. This nerve, part of the lumbar plexus, is essential for the proper functioning of the inguinal region and the lower part of the abdomen. When the ilioinguinal nerve is subjected to excessive pressure or irritation, it...

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        Evolving Balance: Shifting the Center of Gravity During Pregnancy

        Introduction – A New Equilibrium for a New LifeUnderstanding the physiological and biomechanical changes that reshape balance during pregnancyPregnancy is not just a biological event—it is a transformation that permeates every dimension of a woman’s life, including her body’s most fundamental systems of orientation and movement. Among the many...

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