Article: If your chest tightness comes along with heartburn, it is probably because of a gastrointestinal problem. Getting up and moving around, rather than lying down, can reduce this problem and the chest tightness it causes.  Try some light exercise, like going for a walk or taking some stairs. You can also take antacids for quick relief from acid reflux. Chest tightness caused by acid reflux can be alleviated by eating a modified diet, such as lowering your sodium intake. If your chest tightness is caused by heart problems, COPD, or other issues, your doctor may also make dietary recommendations, or suggest losing weight. Once your doctor figures out what's causing your chest tightness, they may recommend changing certain habits, like stopping smoking, to ease the problem. These may be used together with or instead of medication. Lifestyle changes that may reduce some types of chest tightness include:  Exercising regularly Trying relaxation methods, like meditation Eating a well-balanced diet Avoiding caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, and drugs

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Exercise to relieve chest pain accompanied by acid reflux. Make dietary changes. Talk with your doctor about additional lifestyle changes that may alleviate your chest tightness.