Here's How Slouching and Bad Posture Worsens Your Bloating

One day it’s broccoli. Another day, it’s… nothing at all. Bloating seems to appear out of nowhere, disrupting your day and leaving you wondering: Why me? Why now? But here’s the truth; your bloating isn’t random. It’s personal, and more often than not, its because of bad posture.

At Claisen, we believe that your symptoms tell a story. And once you understand the triggers behind your bloating, you can take steps toward real, lasting relief.

It’s easy to blame the usual suspects—beans, carbonated drinks, or fiber-heavy meals. But bloating is often the result of complex interactions inside your gut.

Here are a few reasons behind bloating that most people don’t even think about:

• Slow Digestion: When things aren’t moving through your gut fast enough, gas has more time to build up—and that’s when bloating hits.
• FODMAP Sensitivity: For some people, certain carbs (like onions, garlic, and wheat) cause major bloating because their gut just doesn’t break them down well.
• Stress and Hormones: Ever notice how your stomach acts up before something stressful, like a test or a speech? That’s your body’s stress hormones doing their thing.
• Posture and Chewing Habits: Eating too fast or slouching can cause you to swallow air—literally.

Everyone’s trigger is different. That’s why Claisen uses an AI-powered quiz to uncover your unique causes. Take the quiz here and start understanding what’s really going on inside.

Slouching is more than just a bad habit that affects your back and shoulders—it can also play a surprising role in digestive discomfort, especially bloating. When you slump forward at your desk, on the couch, or while using your phone, you’re not only compressing your spine but also squeezing your abdominal organs. This compression reduces the amount of space your stomach and intestines have to expand and contract, making digestion less efficient.

Generic fixes often fall short because they don’t consider your unique body and triggers. That’s why lasting relief comes from a more personalized approach. At Claisen, we’ve built care around three pillars of bloating relief:

1. Targeted Medications

Over-the-counter remedies like simethicone (to ease gas) or famotidine (to reduce acid) can be powerful—if they address the real source of your discomfort. The key is matching the right medication to your body’s specific needs, not guessing and hoping for results.

2. Smart Supplementation

Not all supplements are created equal. For some, digestive enzymes help break down tough foods; for others, soothing agents like DGL (deglycyrrhizinated licorice) or the right probiotic strain make a bigger impact. The difference lies in tailoring the supplement to what your gut actually needs, so you’re not wasting time or money on one-size-fits-all products.

3. Lifestyle Tweaks

Even small changes to daily habits can transform digestion. Eating dinner a little earlier, chewing more slowly, or cutting back on high-FODMAP foods reduces the burden on your gut. These tweaks may seem minor, but combined with the right medication and supplements, they help create an environment where bloating has less of a chance to flare up.

Your gut microbiome is as unique as your fingerprint. So it makes sense that cookie-cutter advice doesn’t cut it.

Backed by science and guided by AI, Claisen builds a complete care plan based on your biology, habits, and lifestyle. You won’t just mask symptoms, you’ll start solving them. Click on the button below and get started today.

This article and its contents have been medically reviewed by Aditya Jain (MD at Harvard Medical School and Op-Ed Fellow at Doximity).