Apart from the traditional methods of curing acid reflux by the usage of medication, there are many alternative methods which are used by doctors. They recommend the use of a “positional therapy” during sleeping which has proven records in lessening the condition of acid reflux. It involves the use of an acid reflux pillow in which the patient’s head and shoulders are elevated slightly so that the acids are not able to traverse the path of the sphincter to get back into the esophagus. But before applying this method, it is always advisable to consult a physician as improper application of this method would lead to lower back-pain as a by-product of acid reflux.