To understand how acid reflux leads to back pain i need to explain the cause of gastroesophageal reflux disease (gerd) the main cause can be linked to a round shaped muscle called the lower esophagus sphincter this muscle is located at the bottom the esophagus, just before the entrance to your stomach. Acid reflux makes back hurt. Can acid reflux make your back hurt? 1 doctor answer dr brett kalmowitz answered 21 years experience in gastroenterology possibly: the esophagus travels down the back of your insides, just in front of your spine reflux or esophagitis can cause pain in the back i guess it depends on where the back is hurting and the characteristic of the pain.
acid reflux makes back hurt
