Try this super quick heartburn massage the next time your indigestion strikes.

Start with some slow breathing.

Self-heartburn massage is a relatively simple technique that can yield some much-needed results.

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These reasons can range from sleeping positions and food intolerances to drinking carbonated beverages.

If this is chronic, you could consider talking about the pattern to a provider.

Then,take deep breaths countingin for four and out for four.

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Then, continue the deep breathing you were doing and move slowly.

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Because this is involuntary, you dont need to think about it.

Dr. Trattner recommends you start by lying down on your back with a pillow supporting your head.

Then youll bring your knees up, but keep your feet flat on a bed or sofa.

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Then slowly massage in a diagonal line across your belly below your belly button.

This is the path that your stool takes through your body.

Be gentle, dont push, and use pressure like youre working with clay.

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Another great way to deal with heartburn is to lie on your right side, preferably after your massage.

Your stomach empties via the right side of your body and will help with gastric movement and emptying.

These experts stress that its important to move slowly and gently when trying a heartburn massage.

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The most important part of this is probably your breathing, Ried says.

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