02/02/2026
Many people first notice GERD when they bend down or lie flat.
Tying shoelaces.
Picking something up.
Lying in bed at night.
The acid rushes up suddenly and intensely.
Most people assume it’s gravity or excess acid.
But posture-triggered reflux tells a deeper story.
When digestion is weak, food stays in the stomach longer than it should. That creates pressure.
When you bend or lie flat, that pressure moves upward carrying acid with it.
This is why reflux isn’t constant.
It’s positional.
And this is also why acid-reducing medication often helps temporarily, but doesn’t solve the problem.
The issue isn’t just acid.
It’s digestion, pressure, and control.
When digestion strengthens and coordination improves, posture-related reflux often settles naturally.
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