03/02/2026
Releasing oral tissue changes structure – but feeding, breathing, and settling are whole-body, neurological processes.
For some babies, a release can be a significant sensory experience. Without gentle support, the nervous system may take time to adapt and coordinate the new movement patterns.
Families may sometimes notice things like:
• Changes in body tension
Some babies temporarily hold tension through the neck, jaw, or body as they adapt to new input.
• Ongoing feeding challenges
Latch, coordination, or fatigue may persist while the nervous system learns a new pattern.
• Increased sensitivity or unsettled behaviour
Big changes can feel overwhelming for a developing system, especially in the early weeks.
• Resistance to oral work or stretches
This can be a protective response rather than a behavioural one.
• Compensation patterns
True feeding involves coordination between the tongue, jaw, neck, breath, and diaphragm — not just mobility.
• Functional changes that take time
Anatomy may look different quickly, while function and regulation often evolve more gradually.
The goal isn’t just release — it’s integration.
At Restore, we focus on gently supporting the nervous system so the body can adapt, coordinate, and settle at its own pace.
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