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Dr. Tiegs Asks some important questions of interest to Boise residents - Chiropractor Boise Dr. Tiegs Asks...

What's the difference between maintenance, prevention and wellness?
Maintenance chiropractic care is an attempt to keep a dynamic, ever-changing and adapting organism (you) in a static relationship with your environment. Preventive chiropractic care is mostly about early detection. Wellness chiropractic care is an attempt to optimize our health and be all that you were designed to be.
Why do so many drugs require a prescription?
Because they can be dangerous? I chose a chiropractic career specifically because it avoids artificial means of pain relief. Our Boise chiropractic practice attracts health-conscious families that prefer a safe and natural solution. Ready to get started? Call our office today.

What Is GERD?

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What used to be called “heartburn” now has a fancy name attached to it – gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or more simply, acid reflux. It occurs when the valve between the stomach and the esophagus fails to close and some of the contents of the stomach back up into the esophagus. This causes a burning sensation in the throat or heartburn.

What causes acid reflux? There are a number of factors that seem to make the condition worse, hiatal hernia, pregnancy, alcohol use, smoking, and certain foods and beverages, particularly those that are tomato-based, acidic, fried, caffeinated and heavily spiced.

GERD sufferers often resort to medication or make changes to their lifestyle:

  • Stop smoking
  • Refrain from alcohol
  • Eat smaller meals
  • Avoid spicy or fried foods
  • Lose weight
  • Reduce stress

Naturally, we see acid reflux quite differently. Rather than a drug shortage or a dietary issue, we see the effects of acid reflux as a functional problem. That is, part of your body isn’t working right. What controls how your body works? The nervous system, of course!

When we see patients who mention stomach and digestive problems, we often see spinal problems in the mid- to lower-back. These may be a source of nerve disruption between the brain and stomach. So, while it appears to be a stomach problem, it may actually be a nerve problem.

If you are experiencing the symptoms of acid reflux, or know someone who is, please call us to schedule an appointment.