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Are there exercises that strengthen the lower esophageal sphincter?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Aug 22 4:06pm | Replies (71)Comment receiving replies
But leg raises help the lower esophageal sphincter per this study https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27634073 "Leg raise increases pressure in lower and upper esophageal sphincter among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease."
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Hi, I read the study and not sure exactly how to do these exercises...is it just a matter of raising both legs to a 90 degree position and holding? How long do you think the position is held for?Thanks for your thoughts.
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I think that you may be misinterpreting the results of the study. Pressure on the lower esophageal sphincter generally does not "help the lower esophageal sphincter", but rather the pressure can further cause more LES leakage. The results of the study seem to indicate that those with GERD may want to avoid or limit leg raises.