Where to Begin Step by Step

SO YOU SUSPECT OR JUST FOUND OUT YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS TONGUE, LIP, OR BUCCAL (CHEEK) TIED…

The rule of thumb is bodywork 48 hours before and after the release for all ages. Additional sessions are usually required but the ending point is at the discretion of the provider. This is done to achieve the best possible outcome for long-lasting good health and optimal results. A professional who does bodywork is trained to manipulate hard (bone) and soft (connective tissue, muscles). They should be familiar with how ties affect the entire body and trained in Cranial Sacral Therapy (CST), Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT), or traditional Cranial Osteopath. Some Myofunctional Speech-Language Pathologists also have manual therapy training in myofascial release, reflexes, and cranial nerves who can manually treat the areas of, and related to the mouth and facial structure.

Before surgery always, see a qualified bodyworker like a Cranial Sacral Therapist (CST), Osteopath, Chiropractor, Occupational Therapist (OT), Physical Therapist (PT), or Infant/Adult Massage Therapist. If you see a Chiropractor or Occupational Therapist make sure they do soft tissue/fascia work. The reason this is so important is that recent studies are finding that the frenulum (which everyone has) is actually a fascial fold, and restrictions in the area can decrease its movement and functionality; spinal manipulation usually will not address this problem completely alone. Always follow up shortly after surgery with your bodywork professional to help calm things down. Your muscles will try to go back to what it knows as “normal”. You want to give your body a new “normal”. Please note that using an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant is considered bodywork as well. Anyone possessing a license to touch and assist with neuromuscular re-education falls under the category of bodywork.

CranioSacral Therapy (CST) addresses functions of the craniosacral system, the membranes, and fluid that surround and protect the brain and spinal cord. By using a soft touch, CST identifies restrictions in the fascial system of the central nervous system. These fascial restrictions can affect the musculoskeletal system, organs, and vascular (blood vessel) structures, as well as tissue of the central nervous system, keeping those tissues constricted. CST therapy encourages the baby’s body to self-correct; bolstering natural healing.

PLEASE NOTE

The Latest Research Suggests seeing an airway dentist before releasing tethered oral tissues

The Airways Disorder Diagnostics and Treatments Outlook for 2020 and Beyond by Souroush Zaghi, MD