Balanced Babies

How can Craniosacral help in regards to tongue and lip ties?

Tongue and lip ties interfere with babies’ ability to latch onto the breast and suck adequately without discomfort or fatigue.Tongue and lip restrictions are more often than not a full body issue not just localized to the tongue or lips.

Who diagnoses tongue, lip and buccal ties?

Although treatment is often an interdisciplinary team approach, tongue, lip and buccal ties are typically diagnosed by a pediatric dentist, midwife or physician.

When should craniosacral therapy/bodywork be done?

Before a release, as CST may assist in achieving optimal function and may alleviate need for a release.If a release is needed, CST will assist the body in preparation for the release by softening and relaxing tissue.CST following a release to ensure there are no restrictions in soft tissue or fascial strain patterns as a result of the release, help relieve tension patterns, facilitate structural alignment, improve.

What is Myofunctional Therapy?

Myofunctional therapy is the neuromuscular re-education of dysfunctional oral & facial muscles. Myofunctional therapy trains muscles in your mouth and face to move in a way that supports function. Myofunctional therapy pairs well with craniosacral therapy as craniosacral therapy frees restrictions allowing the body to move more freely and function more effectively.The four goals of therapy are: 1. Nasal breathing 2.