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MMA (Mixed Martial Arts) training can be a beneficial part of an overall treatment program for hiatus hernia symptoms. However martial arts and MMA fans who have a hiatal hernia need to be careful when and how they train in order to avoid triggering hiatus hernia symptoms. These symptoms, which are similar to acid reflux and GERD symptoms, include regurgitation or reflux of stomach acid, heartburn and chest pain.

A large part of the successful treatment of hiatus hernia symptoms involves diet and exercise…which are also two of the biggest elements in Mixed Martial Arts training. People who have a hiatus hernia can benefit from martial arts training even if they never plan on jumping into the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) octagon. The training, exercise and healthy diet required can even help prevent many other health problems.

If you have been training heavily or competing in MMA events and are experiencing hiatus hernia symptoms, you may have one and not known it. Many people have a hiatus hernia and never suffer from symptoms. In fact, by age 60, more than half the population will have some degree of a hiatal hernia.

A hiatus hernia occurs when part of the stomach and the lower esophagus slides up through the hiatus (hole) in the diaphragm. Those with a hiatal hernia need to be careful not to over-do it, causing further damage. But building strength in core muscles can help prevent getting a hernia and can help ease hiatus hernia symptoms. Training should focus on the center body and abdominal muscles.

Since part of the cause of hiatus hernia symptoms is poor digestion, it makes sense to exercise and train because both promote better digestion and good metabolism. Optimized digestion and metabolism prevent food from sitting in the stomach too long and creating the potential for heartburn. This doesn’t have to mean grueling training for hours on end. Just taking part in a martial arts workout class for 30-60 minutes 3-5 times a week can go a long way toward helping hiatus hernia symptoms. On alternate days, take a 30 minute walk. Make sure to avoid working out after meals, as bending over or lying down can trigger symptoms.

It may seem as if diet requirements for hiatus hernia symptoms and MMA training are conflicting. Highly acid foods like eggs and meat are the worst culprits for causing high production of stomach acid, but these are the same foods that are favoured by those desiring to pack on muscle. Thankfully there are ‘tricks’ you can use to keep your hiatus hernia symptoms under control while getting in great shape. It involves eating 6-7 small meals during the day as opposed to a couple larger ones and staying well hydrated with 6-10 glasses of water a day.

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