Hypopressives are designed to reduce pressure in the abdominal cavity — but what if your session left you with a wave of reflux, throat tightness, or even heartburn?

It can feel disheartening when a technique meant to help seems to aggravate your symptoms. But this isn’t a sign to quit — it’s a sign to listen. In many cases, these sensations aren’t failure; they’re feedback. And when we soften, modify, and approach things with less performance and more presence, the benefits often return tenfold.