*As one viewer mentioned, abdominal bloating can be a sign of Ovarian Cancer. Please note the signs & symptoms of Ovarian Cancer: -Persistent bloating -Feeling full quickly -Indigestion/heartburn -Changes in bowel -Shortness of breath -Abdominal pain Please Note: Ovarian Cancer is NOT screened for in your pap smear (cervical cancer is) and can happen at ANY AGE (including in your 20s). If you have any/all of these signs and symptoms please bring them up to your doctor and request a pelvic ultrasound and a CA125 blood test. For more information on ovarian cancer: www.cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer/detection-diagnosis-staging/detection.html ,In honor of my friend Brittany Crosby, who was a huge advocate for educating on the disease, as well as the growth of this video, I believe it's my duty to share information on Ovarian Cancer, as bloating CAN be an early sign. It can also be a symptom of other inflammatory diseases, so please, always bring up constant bloating symptoms to your doctor. If you still have questions book a free 20 minute phone call or paid 60 minute online consultation with me here: drlaurenbaker.clientsecure.me/request/service

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Leyla, this technique can help release constipation, which can result in pounds lost due to a bowel movement, but not result in the loss of fat cells. It can help you feel lighter if there is constipation and help things get moving, but other great alternatives for weight loss including making sure you're drinking your body weight in lbs in oz of water daily, exercising for 30 minutes 4-5 times a week, and using an eating plan that focuses specifically on your goals of weight loss and your individual body type (I personally do veggies > carbs, good fat, and high nutrient dense food. Good luck! Lauren

@bosbeats

2 жыл бұрын

Can also be hypothyroidism too

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

@@bosbeats ​ hank you so much for taking the time to add to this comment. It's so good to have people who are willing to share their knowledge in this community!

@TruthLove333

14 күн бұрын

Wow, what a good PSA, and what the heck medical system? Why aren’t these tests standard?

Thank you! After an EXTREMELY small meal I become bloated, but after about 2 meals, It feels painful to fully let out my stomach. Defo using this

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Not Posting x, Thank you so much for your comment. I truly hope this technique helps. I would also encourage you to share this information with your doctor in the chance that something else might be going on. Food allergies, gut inflammation, and other medical diagnoses can be tough to talk about but also really good to rule out since you're having significant issues. Please also look over the pinned comment on signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer if you are a female (or have female parts) as it is something to be aware of although rare good to be educated on. Hopefully, it gets sorted out and you feel better soon! Lauren

@nikibineri3675

Жыл бұрын

You might check for some kind of intolerance to foods. It is not normal to get bloated after each meal.

@karil6461

Жыл бұрын

Might be SIBO

Dr. Your techniques are really helpful to reduce bloating and constipation.

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Matiullah, I’m glad you found this video helpful! Good luck on continuing to find solutions.

Thank you so much for this!!! im on my period and ate a large meal WAY too quickly and this video has solved my issue :) the way you speak is very comforting too!

Woke up in so much pain and discomfort and this helped ALOT. Thank you!!

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Kbeanz, I’m SO GLAD it helped! Hopefully that was a one off and it doesn’t happen again but definitely subscribe or save this video by liking so you don’t lose it in case you do need it again. Thanks for taking a moment to share your success! Lauren

thank you so much for this video, i revisit it all the time and always feel better

Thank you so much for sharing this technique!

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

L, you are SO welcome! Thanks for leaving a comment! Lauren

Thanks for sharing! I have IBS and this helped relieve some of the pain

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Luvbex, thanks so much for taking a moment to share that it’s helped! That makes my heart so happy and makes filming videos of my belly on the internet worth it! Good luck on your continued health journey! Lauren

@bikerider-vc5ob

10 ай бұрын

What else you do to cope with ibs ..im suffering too

This helped me so much. I had eaten something which didn't agree with me and I felt sick/bloated in my tummy. I did this massage and about a minute into it, I did a huge big burp! It did fix the issue though, and I felt good again afterwards!

@DrLaurenBaker

3 ай бұрын

So glad it helped belinda!!

Many thanks for these video!! I learned these techniques many years ago... and they really help me!!! There are only a few foods that don't bloat me, so I use these massages very often.. After a few minutes of massaging my stomach area, I can hear my guts starting to gurgle... and that tell me that it's working and I will feel the relief very soon.

@DrLaurenBaker

10 ай бұрын

Lana (I'm hoping that is your first name!), thank you so much for this comment, I am so happy that this technique has been so helpful for you. I do it quite often myself and definitely appreciate its existence!

My breathing is better, and I'm able to naturally reach the true tone of my voice. Many thanks

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Everdeep Naga II, I'm so glad this technique helped you! You might also really like this diagphram release and box breathing technique if you're a singer! Box Breathing: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ipN827mvadzYcdI.html Diaphragm Release: kzread.info/dash/bejne/npOg2NN8qMW8Xbw.html Hope you find the other videos helpful as well & good luck on your voice journey! Lauren

@MrTidx90

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker will definitely check it out! Much love!

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely! And if you haven't dived deep into learning about your pelvic floor, it can be a GAME CHANGER for increasing power output in your voice. The abdomen/diaphragm/pelvic floor is essentially a piston system and when functioning optimally can help a ton. My newest video explains it a bit here + gives lots of resources: kzread.info/dash/bejne/lWyhz7upl7nLk9Y.html -- happy learning! Lauren

@gankanod3828

Жыл бұрын

@@MrTidx90 whats the update

Thank you I've been bloated for a whole day and this was the only thing that helped give me some relief

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

Redd Rum, I'm so glad that you found this video and that it has been helpful to you and your belly! I love when people share that it has helped them and it makes all those awkward moments of doubt asking "should I film this or would it be helpful?" worth it!

Thank you. I’m having a sudden onset x10days constant bloating. Day 5 now no plant fiber and only had beef bone broth today. Gonna try this tonight and keep fasting and only hamburger and broth. I feel inflamed all over and mood is not great. Something is off I pray this works.

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

ForgiveAndLove09, Gosh, that is definitely a big change. I would absolutely try this, but also reach out to a healthcare professional that is familiar with your past medical history because sudden onset as well as considerable inflammation that you mentioned might be something more significant (& it's always better to go on the side of caution). Your GI tract does house a lot of the receptors for serotonin so it wouldn't be a stretch for there to be a correlation there with mood changes. I absolutely love that you're making big changes, but really would encourage sharing your concerns with a medical professional, (as soon as you can, but especially if it continues). Good luck, Lauren

@CalmVibesVee

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker Thank you! I’ve had some bloat improvement from 3 sessions of gut massage since I saw your video. Im so encouraged i could cry. I will see myDoc for yearly labs in a month so if my symptoms keep improving I will just wait till then otherwise will see her sooner. I dont have any tenderness thru the massage. My mood has lifted, energy is trying to rise but still low. I have just a bit of short nausea after the massage but it goes away. I ate my hamburger meat and bone broths today again. It will be some time before trying any plant fiber again to give this time to heal and rebalance. Fasting makes me feel the best so gonna keep with that. I cant express my gratitude enough to online Docs that give tips to try and help. I rely on them and others testimonies of success. Thank you Doc🙏🏼

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

ForgiveAndLove09, thank you for such a sweet message. I am so happy that it is helping! Going to post more of the abdominal massage techniques I do that are a little more aggressive (might not be the right season for you, but maybe in the future) so make sure you subscribe if you haven't already! Seriously, sending you so much love for a healthy gut experience. Lauren

I’ve always wanted to get an abdominal massage professionally but I’m just too ticklish. Hopefully doing this myself will help with constipation.

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Godlyfigure2246, Thanks so much for the comment! Hoping it helps, fun fact: because your brain knows that your hand is on your belly and that you're responsible for the stimulus, it's impossible to tickle yourself, so you should be in the clear there! Definitely let me know how it goes for you! Lauren

Extremely super effective 👍😀 thank you so much

@DrLaurenBaker

4 ай бұрын

you are SO welcome!! Thanks for the comment!

Thanku for this it really helped me

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Imran, Thank you so much for the comment, I am so glad that you found this helpful! If you have any video requests or questions please send them my way! Lauren

I do it way before i reach out to this video it helps a lot i never had bloating problem...it is actually a good to do this type of body experiments it is simple but so effective never had a fissures...

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

this is good to hear! I am glad you've found this technique helpful in the past.

Ohhh..gosh..uh helped me..I wz in trouble it wz night time.. doesn't wanted to go out ..wd lil baby..stomach wz so painful..ur masage moves helped instantly..Thank uh ma'am ✨

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Jyoti, thanks so much for the comment. I’m glad that it helped. Definitely make sure to reach out to a physician if you continue to have pain though, it’s good to rule out any bigger concerns since consistent abdominal pain is not normal. Good luck!

Thank you!

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

AM Morales, you’re so welcome!

Such a huge help 👍🏾 thank yu ..now I can get some sleep

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Lady E's Reality, I am so glad you found this video and that it was helpful. Something that has been extremely helpful for me with sleeping is the tapping solution app. If you haven't heard of it, they have free ones and paid ones (I personally did every single free one to see if I liked it before doing the subscription). Tapping or EFT (emotional freedom technique) has been a LIFE SAVOR for me (I have awful nightmares and struggle with waking up in the morning) -- it's helped me sleep deeper and feel more refreshed. Here is the link (not affiliate or anything just so it's convenient for you) if you want to try it yourself! www.thetappingsolutionapp.com/ Here's to deep & restful sleep -- however we get it :) Lauren

This video is so incredible.. Please make more, this works so well... 😩

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

Hi Devin, thanks for the comment. I do not have any other videos on the channel but this video might be more of what youre looking for! kzread.info/dash/bejne/naWLp9mIgLvMf6w.html

thanks!

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

you're welcome boodles! Thanks for the comment

Thanks a lot for this it's really helpful :)

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!! Thank you for taking the time to comment. They are my favorite!

My sister suffers so much with her digestive system and has diverticulitis too. This video is a huge help as food moves through her system very slowly and gets compacted. Thank you for this xxx

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Michele, I am so glad that you found this video helpful. I'm sending lots of love that you are able to find other helpful strategies for your sister, as I can imagine that diagnosis is very uncomfortable. She's a lucky sister to have someone who is helping her as much as you are! Take care, lauren.

@Michele59

3 жыл бұрын

How kind! Thank you so much. I've been lucky enough to find a couple if videos that may help. To be honest, I'm the lucky one. She has done so much for me over the years, this is the least I can do. Xxx

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Lioness860, this is such a sweet comment about your relationship with your sister. I'm so glad you have each other!

@Michele59

3 жыл бұрын

We have just found out that my sister has ovarian cancer. Apparently bloating and constipation are symptoms of this. Because she has suffered with these things for many years so these were not red flags to her or the doctors that blamed IBS, diverticulitis, lazy bowel and all the other things they blamed it on. So ladies, don't just assume that's all it is, get checked. Xxx

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Oh Lioness860, I am so sorry to hear about your sister's diagnosis. Ovarian cancer is so tough to diagnose since as you mentioned before the signs and symptoms are often associated with other things. This brings up a huge point and honestly a very good opportunitity (unfortunately) to educate. Thank you so much for coming back to my channel to share your sister's experience and to warn others. I will pin a comment on this video with the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer

Tqsm it really worked 🙏🙏

@DrLaurenBaker

6 ай бұрын

Glad you have found success with this too! Thank you for the comment

Thank you

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Cherrzi, you are so welcome! Thank you for taking a moment to leave a comment, that means so much! Lauren

thanks for this! T-T it was helpful.

@DrLaurenBaker

7 ай бұрын

you are so welcome!

I've found out that pushing and plunging the belly will also help it :) I use techniques on mine

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Neil, Thanks so much for the message! Pushing and plunging the belly can be a tool but please be very careful that you're not straining -- a lot of times straining by pushing can actually cause some unforseen issues with your pelvic floor. When taking a deep breath in and allowing the pelvic floor to relax or essentially drop down toward the floor (increases the space in your abdominal cavity) that will result in a similar effect but be much more of an advantageous experience for your body. Check out box breathing as an option for safely expanding and "plunging" your belly. There are tons of breathing techniques, so if you're trained in doing what you mentioned safely while simultaneously relaxing and contracting your pelvic floor, no worries, I just wanted to make sure you knew that straining by pushing your belly out could have unintended negative consequences on your pelvic floor (& hopefully save you some trouble in the future!). Good luck & thanks again for commenting!

I'm having period cramp rn 😢 this helped , thanks

@DrLaurenBaker

11 ай бұрын

So glad!! Definitely be gentle with both your body and your self during that stage of the month but this can definitely help!

this is amazing especially during the upcoming holiday season,thanks so much!!!!

@DrLaurenBaker

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!!

Might try this myself. I went and got a professional massage done yesterday but my therapist couldn’t do my abdomen as soon as she touched it I tightened and rolled over. I’m just too ticklish! Unfortunately.

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Maslew, thank you so much for the comment. This is definitely not the first time I’ve heard that. The great news is scientifically it’s very difficult if not impossible to tickle yourself - so hopefully the massage techniques works! You’ll have to let me know how it goes once you try it! Lauren

@lalogonbrazy

2 жыл бұрын

Hey did this help ?

Sometimes after a meal I can feel the bloating and when I feel like taking it out, it doesn't want to come out. Massaging definitely helps cause I can feel the gas in my intestines.. I hope this technique will help when it's happening again

@DrLaurenBaker

9 ай бұрын

I hope so too! bloating is uncomfortable in all of us. Hydration is also incredibly important -- the ideal amount is half your body weight in lbs converted to oz, so if someone is 150lbs, the amount of water they need daily is 75 oz. I like to remind since hydration is hard for a lot of us for a lot of reasons.

@syazwan1765

9 ай бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker I also feel bloated when I drink a lil too much water in a day.. is that possible too? I tried massaging it and I do feel something at the right bottom of my stomach

@DrLaurenBaker

8 ай бұрын

@@syazwan1765 it’s possible. It would be hard to say what is causing that feeling without knowing your full medical background (which would be best talked about with your doctor vs sharing here!). The bottom right is more toward the beginning of the large intestine so this massage technique should help move that along especially the upside down U version. Definitely bring up with your doctor though if you continue to experience it.

Nice

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment TKP creation! If you have any video requests on a specific PT/injury/pain topic, please shoot me an email lauren@girlsquadfit.com and I'll add it to my filming schedule. Always looking for more ways to help others!

Hi Dr. I have just been diagnosed with Gastroparesis. And after eating soft diet foods I still cant pass stool properly even after taking Macrogol. Its been 4 days. Hopefully after this massage, I am back to normal.

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shidah, thanks so much for the comment. I hope this technique is helpful. Since you have a diagnosis I would absolutely share any techniques you’re doing with any healthcare professionals you’re working with. It’s so helpful to know what our patients are doing that is helpful or not and are doing on their own. Good luck.

@shidahali5291

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker Hi Dr! Thank you for your reply! I am so happy to inform you that after a week, I have passed stool (not as usual) but at least it’s something! My husband massaged me while watching your video and following every steps. Fortunately it worked. Will definitely do it every night from now on. I couldn’t thank you enough.

@shidahali5291

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker By the way I am staying in Chile 🇨🇱

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

That is SO EXCITING!! I’m so glad that it helped. Having someone do it for you is even more helpful since you can fully relax. I’m so so glad you’re finding relief. Good luck on this journey.

@homeofchampions3810

4 ай бұрын

Still working??😊​@@shidahali5291

i hope this works, i just got done doing it and usually whenever i eat i get bloated really bad, i’m only 11 and i get bloated most time i eat and i’m starting to look kind of pregnant which their is no way i can be but if it doesn’t work i will let you know, and if it does i will let you know but if it doesn’t please post more how to get rid of bloat !

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

I hope this is helpful! I will absolutely add more bloating/gut health style videos this year, please make sure you're sharing all your content with your parents and letting them know that you're having some issues, as it's always best to share any concerns with your doctor and let the know the things you've tried to solve it!

@lily-jo1kq

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker okay thank you so much 😊

@iloveexit333

3 жыл бұрын

It sounds like you may have a good sensitivity

@lily-jo1kq

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker it didn’t work but my bloat goes away usually after a day or two

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

If you're having a bowel movement in accordance with the "bloat" increasing/decreasing, you could focus more on increasing water intake to help have a bowel movement daily, which might decrease your experience of bloating. Just another thought -- but glad you're happy with your current state! Nutritionist, Food sensitivity tests, and Physicians are also the experts I'd look into for more specific and individualized information.

Do you have to really massage the belly in a certain pattern like you showed? What if you were to do it contiunesly like for couple hours?

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sig Glass, there are lots of styles of abdominal massage and this is simply one option. I would encourage finding other examples on KZread (especially if they’re done by a physical therapist). I’m not sure that massaging for a couple hours would be an effective strategy unless one was following a very specific protocol (there are none that I am aware of). I usually encourage self massage for 5-30 minutes but usually focusing on only 5-20 min on a specific area. I hope this is helpful, Lauren

@sigglass2183

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your answers so far. Not trying to tell you what to do but would you ever try massaging the stomach for hours despite never hearing any protocols to see if you get a different result? Like try things on your own?

@sigglass2183

2 жыл бұрын

Does applying any lotion or olive, coconut oil on the stomach as you massage even helps loose belly fat? If you do not not apply any lotion or skin lubricant, will it be less effective?

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sig Glass, you are very inquisitive which is great. I personally would not out of fear of irritating the abdominal region by being too aggressive and feel the risk vs reward to be too high compared to completing a 20-30 min session. However, as humans we are free to experiment however we want with our bodies - that being said, I would advise against it.

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Without lubricant can be beneficial for specific types of massage that I do not talk about in this video - one being skin rolling. I will have some skin rolling videos in the future. Lubrication has great benefits for the skin. It will not alone get rid of fat cells (again encourage individuals to use nutrition princIpals and exercise of 150 min per week of moderate exercise, 90% of weeks to lose weight or to speak with a dietician, doctor, or even a nutritionist/personal trainer for individualized advice). What you may find is that the underlying tissue does look smoother with consistent massage and that your general comfort of your abdomen is better with more regular bowel movements. So you might generally feel better but again massage does not delete fat cells from the body to specifically answer your question. Keep researching though as you seem to be really interested in losing weight, Lauren

hi doc may i ask if bloating for 2 weeks is normal? im extremely worried because i only bloat when i eat a large amount of food or when im on my period. but i have irregular menstruation

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi what is bias, unfortunately your best option is to ask your physician in person about any bloating concerns especially if you have issues with menstration. Another option would be to bring it up during your yearly exam or to go to a pelvic floor physical therapist who may be able to help. Diagnoses such as endometriosis or other things that make that time of the month difficult can be alleviated or at least managed. You can also check out my own personal pelvic floor PT, Amanda and her content at www.makeandmanifest.com she has tons on all kinds of amazing things even making that time of the month easier! This is a fun post I’m loving and can’t wait to dive deeper into: www.makeandmanifest.com/blog-period-books/ Hopefully this helps, Lauren

Thank you for this video. I thought was dying lol

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

ohhh my gosh, well glad it helped resolve your symptoms but definitely always reach out to a physician if you have concerns or pain that feels extreme!

Question, would eating shredded ice and placing a bag of ice on your abdomen help you loose belly fat? I know your body would have to work harder to try to regain it's temperature.

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sig Glass, I am not aware of this specific strategy as being effective especially since Ice should only be placed on an area for 20 minutes or less to avoid frost bite or skin irritation. Exercise for 30 minutes 3-5 times a week along with healthy nutrition (vegetables most with protein and carbs and healthy fats) are the most effective and what I would recommend. If you have specific questions on nutrition: your physician, physical therapist or registered dietician are the experts I would reach out to for additional support. Good luck, Lauren

@sigglass2183

2 жыл бұрын

Would being a vegan even if you don't exercise will help you loose belly fat? Do you know what causes a skinny person to gain belly? Would eating too much sugary foods, or too much carb s s short amount of time be some of the causes plus lack of exercise? Is is true a person will not always have a stomach ache as they gain belly fat despite the stomach stretching?

Thank you i don't feel out of breath anymore

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Princess Hope Tahura, thanks so much for the message. The abdominal cavity definitely is interactive with your diaphragm so that could’ve been the correlation there with breathing - get things moving and there’s more room for the diaphragm to come down into the cavity and more room for your lungs to expand :) good luck with continuing - I will say though if you do still continue to have any breathing concerns please bring them up with your physician 💕

hi i just want to ask if this is working for teens? i mean i bloated and i'm only 14 yrs old , is there a chance to make my stomach smaller and get rid of bloating?

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Hannah, please talk with a parent or guardian before trying any techniques. Generally speaking, this technique will help food move through the gut which can indirectly help bloating. It make not get rid of all bloating depending on the cause of bloating and if you are having concerns, please let your parents/guardians know and/or bring it up with your doctors especially as food sensitivities can also contribute to bloating. I hope this helps!

Ma'am I joined gym last year and on first day I did very hard and wrong stomach exercise and lift heavy loads there and since then I suffering from anxiety and indigestion gas acidity thyroid food allergies and lost 19 kg weight and I m now 38 kg ...pls help me how to cure my stomach ... doctor says u r fine eat more and gave me thyroid medicine and gastric medicine and anxiety medicine ...but nobody knows the root cause ...I was absolutely fine befor joining gym but soon after I start suffering from this problem

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Namrata, Thank you so much for your comment. It does seem like a lot is going right now for you and I'm sorry to hear you're going through a tough season. I'm really proud of you for seeking medical advice from your Physician as that is absolutely the first thing I would've recommended. I'm not sure how much I can help since even though you provided me with a ton of information, it does seem like you have a lot going on right now. I would monitor weight loss as that can be a sign of more significant diseases so if you continue to lose weight, please advocate for additional testing from your Doctor. If that combines with pain at night, then I would make sure that you are up to date on all your cancer screenings. The gym itself and exercise in general usually helps most of the conditions you described above so I'm not sure there -- if the gym doesn't feel right to you I would still try to find a gentle form of movement to stay active such as yoga, walking, or biking. Sending you lots of love and keep advocating for yourself. I hope some of this was helpful. Lauren

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@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shannon L! This video was uploaded before timestamps were a thing, (or at least before I knew they were a thing) so I appreciate the help!

Hello there, is this safe for pregnancy? I’m 13 weeks, but hoping this helps with my extreme pregnancy bloat.

@DrLaurenBaker

3 ай бұрын

Hi! Yes after talking with a pelvic floor physical therapist to confirm, she said that gentle abdominal massage is safe but to always confirm specifically with your doctor in case there would be a reason not to. She did say though that depending on how far along you may not be able to effect much change since baby may block your intestines you are trying to influence. That being said there may be some relaxation that can occur. You may want to follow up with a pre natal massage therapist or pelvic floor physical therapist if you are having issues in this area though consistently!

I have GERD, (according to a preliminary diagnosis). There's no way I can lay down right now because of the bloating 😮‍💨😓

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Andrew, I’m sorry to hear that. It sounds like your current condition is quite acute and irritated and I would recommend sharing any technique that you try with your GI doctor. If your GI physician approves of a technique, you could do abdominal massage sitting upright in a chair or slightly reclined like sitting propped up on the couch. Hopefully you’re able to find some relief soon. Good luck

what if doing this causes v sharp shooting pains ? I get them n the left lower quadrant, right next my hip bone, 2" above the joint. it takes my breathe away and sometimes feels like there's a wore cutting me n half from the inside!

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lexie, I would absolutely recommend contacting your doctor as well as showing them the technique you utilized (this video). While it could be something as simple as your hip flexor being in spasm, it could also be something medical professionals call "rebound pain," which could mean there's inflammation in the area, which would be something not considered common and good to rule out by visiting a Physician. Good Luck & Let me know how it goes (fingers crossed for good news, but truthfully better to go to a doctor to make sure everything is ok!) Lauren

@lil.seedling

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker thank u !

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Good luck!!

@donnahill214

Жыл бұрын

Query gallbladder problem have pain both sides n bloating n hard stomach would this help

Omg I heard a noise and and felt something move and the second I started the first one and then immediately had to fart 😂

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Shelby, thanks so much for the comment. It's so crazy how no one ever teaches us how to help our intestines work to the best of their ability. Farting is totally normal and honestly often feels so much better because there isn't all that build up stuck in our belly. I hope that was the case for you! Lauren

My stomach also full of air and i get always pain in avery morning n after sometime i get the vomiting also how can I do Mam

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Shimtimon, thank you for the comment. These symptoms are not typical and I would recommend reaching out to a physician to see what may be going on. Good luck and keep researching to find answers but I would highly recommend some tests by a doctor to figure out why you have pain and vomiting.

Is this okay for pregnant?

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennifer! Thanks so much for the comment. I would absolutely always check with your healthcare provider first (OBGYN) because they will know your case and whether you have any specific precautions to note. According to the American Pregnancy Association, general massage can have a lot of benefits for Pregnant women, but depending on trimester sidelying might be the best option when performing any self massage or having massage completed on you via a PT or massage therapist. Here is some information on massage from their website, but again I would always be careful and check with your medical provider first. americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/is-it-safe/prenatal-massage/ Good luck and congratulations!! Lauren

Is it ok to do it in periods?

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sanskriti, sometimes due to inflammation in the region it is possible to be more constipated during a woman’s cycle (period) and this technique could help with that. One recommendation would be to be gentle and go slow based on one’s tolerance as during periods that region of the body can be painful. Unless directly recommended to avoid by a doctor for a specific region, abdominal massage will likely help but always go to one’s own tolerance and discontinue if it becomes uncomfortable for any reason. Hopefully this helps! Dr Lauren

@sanskriti2828

Жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker okay thank you so much helpful channel subscribing rn

@DrLaurenBaker

Жыл бұрын

@@sanskriti2828 aw thanks Sanskriti! I am currently building my baby PT library BUT if you have any specific questions shoot me an email and I can add more ortho content (like the abdominal massage video that helped). Just know that I will be adding PT youtube videos for like the next 30 years so your subscribe will be well worth it haha! info@drlaurenbaker.com

Is this okay if the person is pregnant

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ian! Thanks for the comment. I would absolutely always check with your/the persons healthcare provider first (OBGYN) because they will know your/their case and whether you/they have any specific precautions to note. According to the American Pregnancy Association, general massage can have a lot of benefits for Pregnant women, but depending on trimester sidelying might be the best option when performing any self massage or having massage completed via a PT or massage therapist. Here is some information on massage from their website, but again I would always be careful and check with your/the persons medical provider first. You can also show this video to the OBGYN for clearance as well, it’ll help them make the best decision and understand what you/the person is wanting to do. americanpregnancy.org/healthy-pregnancy/is-it-safe/prenatal-massage/ Good luck and congratulations!! Lauren

Lovely dr

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the comment.

@Thailova

3 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker yw

is bloating a bad thing for you if you leave it my wife has it ?

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! Thanks for the comment. Generally speaking bloating can be caused by a multitude of reasons and can also be used to describe the “overly full feeling” where there is just undigested food still in the gut waiting to be fully processed or in the process of being turned into waste/absorbed. In those cases, bloating is totally normal. In the cases where bloating is due to inflammation or is constant and uncomfortable or results in abdominal pain those are the instances when food allergies, gut inflammation, cancer screenings, or other diseases should be ruled out. I always encourage people to be proactive with their health and bring up weird things or “off things,” with their doctors so they have the opportunity to document and also to educate on your specific issues. Knowledge and communication are SO helpful and I don’t think as a society we bring enough up with our medical providers (they could also spend more time with their patients so it’s definitely a two way street!). Good luck!

@Adam-go6mf

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker one last thing please do you know any places to get that type of massage done because after all the ones I've so far been to after I felt in pain.

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom! Unfortunately a lot of traditional massage therapists avoid the abdominal region. I personally have not tried to find one myself but have been curious about visceral manipulation - an individual certified in visceral manipulation would be much more of an expert on the abdominal region than a traditional massage therapist. Pelvic floor physical therapists are also additionally trained in the viscera (organs) and abdominal region and might have additional training that would be of help (I learned this technique from a pelvic floor PT!).

I thought you were supposed to go left, horizontal, right? In case there's a block. Then it's not all compacted.

@DrLaurenBaker

10 ай бұрын

Hi Lola! Thanks for the comment. It is possible that there are reasons to go in alternate directions. This technique is not meant for blockage release, only for improving normal motility and bloating. If you have been taught something different in the event of a blockage, I would continue with that technique. The direction you are explaining would make sense in the event of a blockage, because you would be encouraging movement away from the descending colon back toward the way it came.

Thanks cutie!

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Thanks so much for the comment.

This video and another yoga for bloating are the only reasons why i am attached to the earth and havent flown away like aunt marge

@DrLaurenBaker

6 ай бұрын

I am so glad you found it helpful!

the doctor said that my abdomen i can be pictured as a clock , but how?

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Huan, I'm not 100% sure I understood what you're asking but here goes my best attempt. I'm thinking that you're saying that a doctor mentioned to you that you should view your abdomen as a clock in regards to different sections of your abdomen and maybe trying to explain how food moves through your intestines. If you think of your belly button at 12 o'clock, and your pubic region as 6 oclock then food is going to move from about 8-9 oclock to 12 oclock to 3 oclock to 4-5 oclock. Food moves from the bottom right hand side, up toward your belly button, and then down toward the bottom left hand side right above your hip bone and then out through your anus (behind) region. You can massage in a clockwise pattern, but you want to start at the 8-9 o'clock region or bottom right hand region near your "hip bones," or iliacus bone to be most effective. I know this is a lot of information but hopefully it answers what you were asking! Lauren

I want to try to massage my belly because it's always full of air and I will fart a lot if I stay in front of electricfan ( it's steady on me )

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for the interesting comment. You bring up a good point, gas can get "stuck" in the intestines and can occasionally require assistance via self massage to move through, especially if a person's bowel movements aren't regular or a person is dehydrated. Good luck with your gut journey! Lauren

Didn't work for me😕

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sahil, Thanks so much for the comment. I'm sorry to hear that it wasn't as effective as you were looking for. Sometimes it takes multiple times and sometimes it's something else completely like making sure that the amount of water you're drinking is half your body weight in oz (for me it's 60-70 oz of water per day). It could also be indicative that you should bring your concerns up with your physician as food allergies, intestinal inflammation, and other things can impact bloating or gut discomfort. Keep searching for solutions and never be afraid to reach out to an expert in your area for additional. help. Good luck! Lauren

@Sahil-fm8ig

2 жыл бұрын

@@DrLaurenBaker oh ok thanks!!!

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

absolutely! I hope that you find something that helps! abdominal discomfort is no fun.

No offense but motility may be your word there otherwise, good stuff

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Joe, Thanks for the comment. I'm not sure exactly what part of the video you're referring to but motility would be an appropriate term for movement in the gut, so you're likely absolutely correct. Thanks for adding that correction if I for example said mobility instead of motility. Filming videos where you show the whole world your belly is still kind of new (read: super awkward) to me, so I apologize if I made a mistake! Lauren

@DrLaurenBaker

2 жыл бұрын

Joe, it took me a bit but I realized you’re probably talking about the title (didn’t even notice it had the word mobility honestly). I might have picked that based off what people are searching for and SEO but you’re totally correct motility would be a better choice from a purely scientific definition standpoint. Will have to check if that’s why I chose to use a slightly less accurate term or if it was an accident, honestly can’t remember. I do a bunch of keyword research before I create a title in hopes that the people who need the video are able to find it.

Didn’t even work

@DrLaurenBaker

3 ай бұрын

Hi Sakina, thanks for your feedback. There are many causes of bloating and this massage technique is not intended to solve all of them. If you are still struggling, i would encourage you to reach out to your doctor for a more thorough assessment to rule out underlying causes of bloating and give you individualized advice. There are also lots of other abdominal massage techniques on youtube that might help you and I encourage you to keep searching until you find one that fits! Lauren

Rubbish didn’t help

@DrLaurenBaker

3 жыл бұрын

Megan, thanks for giving this video a try. Often there are a lot of factors contributing to gut mobility and if this didn’t work, there are lots of other techniques out there that might so keep looking and definitely bring your concerns up with your doctor as they will be best able to help you find a solution that is specialized to your unique circumstances! Good Luck!