GERD Case

Question 1

Bio mechanical considerations for GERD?

Answer 1

Treat abdomen, thoracic and cervical spine.

Question 2

Respiratory circulatory considerations for GERD?

Answer 2

Treat Zink patterns.
Lymphatic pumps
Rib raising

Question 3

Neuro considerations for GERD?

Answer 3

Chapmans, collateral ganglia, upper Gi T5-9 for sympathetics, OA, AA for parasympathetics of vagus. Paraspinal inhibition, rib raising. ME for vagus.

Question 4

Metabolic considerations for GERD case?

Answer 4

Treating SD and lymphatic techniques will help deliver o2 and nutrients and take away waste products.
PPI
Avoid NSAIDS and alcohol

Question 5

Behavioral considerations for GERD?

Answer 5

Diet journal of what is making it worse

Talk about smoking and alcohol quitting if needed