Tongue Ties
The Fascial Continuum: Connecting Head to Toe
The intricate network of fascia envelops our entire body, seamlessly linking from the crown of our head to the tips of our toes. But what happens when this interconnected web encounters a restriction, a tether, beginning at the topmost point?
Tethered oral tissues (TOTS) initiate a cascade effect throughout our body, prompting adaptation and compensation mechanisms to maintain equilibrium. Our body's remarkable adaptability ensures its survival by adjusting to these restrictions.
The tongue, a muscular marvel, comprises eight sets of muscles, encompassing both extrinsic and intrinsic components. Its multifaceted role in daily functions underscores its profound impact on our overall well-being.
It's Essential For Patients To Undergo Pre And Post-Surgical Myofunctional Therapy.
While The Importance Of Post-Operative Therapy Is Widely Understood, Think About It This Way: Would You Undergo Surgery On Any Other Part Of Your Body Without Going Through Rehabilitation Afterward? At Myo Speech Solutions, We Provide Comprehensive Therapy Both Before And After Frenectomy Procedures. This Includes Active Wound Management Immediately Following The Surgery And A Complete Therapeutic Program Designed To Optimize The Function Of Your Newly Freed Tongue, Lip, Or Cheeks (Buccal), Ensuring That Your Orofacial Complex Functions Harmoniously.
What Many People May Not Realize Is That Pre-Operative Therapy Is Just As Crucial. By Reducing Fascial Restriction Before The Procedure, Your Skilled Provider Can Ensure An Optimal And Successful Release. Starting Therapy Before The Surgery Helps Create New Neural Pathways And Enhances Function And Strength. Many Of The Providers We Collaborate With Won't Perform A Frenectomy Until You've Undergone Myofunctional Therapy. We Are A Vital Piece Of The Puzzle, And We Strongly Advocate For Complementary Body Work As Well.
TOTs can impact the following:
Sleep Issues:
Sleep apnea
Restless/fidgets
Wets the bed
Chin to sky
Wakes tired
Grinds teeth
Mouth breathing
Snores
Gasps for air
Stunted growth due to deficient Human Growth Hormone
Nursing/Bottle Feeding:
Painful/shallow
Poor weight gain
Reflux
Messy eater
Low milk supply
Clicking/smacking
Nipple shield use
Colic
Feeding:
Slow
Picky/Texture issue
Grazes/small meals
Cheek packing
Choking/gaging
No new foods
Poor transition from liquids to solids
Messy eating
Speech:
Frustration
Hard to understand
Speech delay
/s/, /z/, /r/, /ch/, /t/, /d/, /th/, /l/
Stutter/mumble
In speech for an extended period of time
Craniofacial Respiratory Complex Development:
No tongue in palate to serve as scaffold for upper jaw
Malocclusion
Collapsed upper arch/high narrow palate
Recessed Chin
Deviated Septum
Other Issues:
Neck/shoulder pain
TMJ issues
Headaches
Strong gag reflex
Ear tubes
T&A
Chronic throat/ear infections
Eustachian tube dysfunction, HX of ear tubes
Mouth breathing
Reflux
Constipation
Digestive issues
ADHD