Reflux & Heartburn (GERD): Physiotherapy in Brno

Persistent heartburn and acid reflux that medication only keeps in check? Physiotherapy can address one of the root causes — the diaphragm and the way you breathe. I'm one of the few physiotherapists in Brno who treats GERD this way.

Acid reflux and GERD are usually managed with medication that lowers stomach acid. That can bring relief, but it doesn't address why the reflux happens. In a large number of people, part of the problem lies in how the diaphragm — the main breathing muscle, which also helps keep the junction between the oesophagus and stomach closed — functions. When the diaphragm doesn't work well, the barrier against reflux weakens. And that is exactly where physiotherapy can help.

Appointments usually available within 5 working days.

Why the diaphragm matters in reflux

The diaphragm and the lower oesophageal sphincter work together as an anti-reflux barrier. When breathing is shallow and the diaphragm is weak or poorly coordinated, this barrier becomes less effective and stomach contents can travel back up more easily. Poor posture, a hunched sitting position, and stress-driven shallow breathing all make it worse.

This is why medication alone often isn't the whole answer: it reduces the acid, but the mechanical cause — how the diaphragm holds the barrier — remains. Retraining the diaphragm and breathing can strengthen that barrier naturally.

What the research says

According to studies, targeted diaphragmatic breathing training has been shown to reduce reflux symptoms and, in some patients, decrease the need for acid-lowering medication. Breathing and diaphragm exercises are increasingly recognised as a useful complement to standard reflux care. In practice, this is exactly what I focus on.

How I treat reflux

1. Assessment

First I assess how you breathe, how your diaphragm moves, your posture, and the tension in the surrounding area. This shows whether your reflux has a functional, mechanical component that physiotherapy can influence.

2. Diaphragm & breathing retraining

The core of the therapy. I teach you to activate and coordinate the diaphragm correctly, restoring the natural anti-reflux barrier and calming shallow, stress-driven breathing.

3. Posture & habits

We address posture, the way you sit and move, and everyday habits that increase reflux, so the results last.

For many people, this approach reduces symptoms and reliance on medication. It does not replace your doctor's care — it complements it.

Why treat reflux with me

• One of the few physiotherapists in Brno who works with GERD and the diaphragm.
• Focus on the cause — the breathing and diaphragm — not just symptom relief.
• An approach that complements your medical care and can reduce reliance on medication.
• 90 minutes for the initial examination — enough time to assess and treat.
• Rated 4.9 / 5 on Google from more than 70 reviews.
• English-speaking therapist in the centre of Brno.

Initial examination & pricing

Treatment starts with an initial diagnostic examination. In 90 minutes I assess your breathing, diaphragm and posture, and we set a plan.

Payment in cash or by bank transfer. No cooperation with insurance companies — this lets me devote enough time to each client.

Struggling with reflux?

If heartburn and reflux keep coming back and you want to address the cause, book an examination. I'll assess whether your reflux has a functional component and, if so, we'll work on it together.

Physiotherapy Chalupa — Křenová 479/71, Brno · +420 602 847 880

This page is for general information and does not replace an individual medical or physiotherapy examination. Reflux should always be assessed by a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes.