Eating and drinking... that is something we really take for granted. Not being able to eat and drink normally - IS A VERY BIG DEAL! Not only is eating and drinking one of our biggest pleasures in life, but it can actually be a matter of life and death if we can't eat and drink safely and effectively.
A common problem is when the esophagus doesn’t open widely enough during the swallow. Foods and liquids can feel stuck in the throat, like they just won’t go down. Many people have surgery to have their esophagus stretched to help with this problem, but unfortunately it usually only helps for around 6 months. So, you might be wondering, how can you stretch your esophagus without surgery? Well, I have good news for you! There are clinically proven exercises to stretch your esophagus without surgery, and they are very effective.
When a problem begins, most people don't even seek help right away. They wait until it's a very serious problem, or sometimes even too late.
Unfortunately, even most doctors don't know all the research about swallowing problems and upper esophageal problems, and how exercises can help. Doctors usually are focused on medications and surgeries, but sometimes simple exercises can be just as effective, or even more effective.
There are scientifically proven exercises to help open the esophagus and strengthen the swallow. Definitely talk to your doctor about it, but also, do something about it.
Exercises are also preventative. We keep our legs and arms strong with exercises. Shouldn't we keep our swallowing muscles strong too? They are pretty important after all.
PhagiaFlex Dysphagia Devices were invented exactly for that purpose. Clinical research shows they are effective.
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About the Author: Jolie Parker, M.S.CCC-SLP is a speech language pathologist who specializes in the treatment of dysphagia. She is a co-inventor of the PhagiaFlex device for dysphagia, which has been clinically shown to strengthen the swallow, improve esophageal opening and laryngeal elevation, and widen the UES during the swallow.