Question
I was told that it was possible for a chiropractor to help bring down my hiatel hernia as it is causing all kinds of other porblems with indigestion. don't know how true it is but if you can give me a little insights about this it would be great. it a 4cms hiatel hernia

Answer
Octavia,

There is a technique where the doctor presses firmly under the front of the left ribs in an attempt to "pull down" the herniated stomach.  There is no research on this.  Some patients state that they feel better.   It can't hurt to try it, but understand that it is not a cure.  

Dr. G