Myo Matters

Myo Matters MyoMatters specializes in Myofunctional Therapy. We work to personalize care for patients of all ages

Believe it or not, posture directly relates to orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs)!Research shows that children wit...
01/09/2026

Believe it or not, posture directly relates to orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMDs)!
Research shows that children with weak posture often also have OMDs which can affect
facial growth, sleep, energy levels, mood, behaviour and more! 😮
Forward head posture is one of the most common postural issues, and it can reduce oxygen
intake by 30%, weaken respiratory muscles, and contribute to jaw and neck pain.
As myofunctional therapists, our role isn’t just about tongue posture - it’
s about helping
patients address the root causes of their OMDs, which often includes assessing and
retraining posture.
Does your child have posture like the child on the left- rounder shoulders, head thrusted
forward, mouth open? Take it as a red flag. Come and have a myofucntional consultation
with us!
📚 Source: Korbmacher et al., Int J Orofac Myology, 2005.

01/05/2026

A release can change structure - but it doesn’t automatically change function.

The tongue has spent years adapting:
• how it rests
• how it swallows
• how it protects the airway

One procedure can’t undo patterns the nervous system learned over time.
That’s why some kids and adults can still struggle after a “successful” release:
not because it failed - but because the tongue needs retraining, not just freedom.

True change happens when release + therapy + integration work together. It’s not one and done.
It’s a process - and that’s where lasting results come from. 💪

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01/02/2026

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It’s that time again! We had so much fun the first time, it is happening again!Face Yoga is more than aesthetics - it’s ...
12/30/2025

It’s that time again! We had so much fun the first time, it is happening again!

Face Yoga is more than aesthetics - it’s about awareness, balance, and function.

Start the year off glowing with this live, online workshop with Myo Matter’s very own Paula Anderson.

Hit the link in bio and lock in a great start to the new year!

Just $40 for 1 participant, $60 for 2 (invite a friend!) or $30 for returning participants.

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12/27/2025

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Even during the holidays, myo matters. Wishing you healthy breathing, better sleep, and joyful moments this Christmas 🎄
12/25/2025

Even during the holidays, myo matters. Wishing you healthy breathing, better sleep, and joyful moments this Christmas 🎄

Behind every testimonial is a human doing the quiet work of change.We love witnessing the small, steady shifts that come...
12/25/2025

Behind every testimonial is a human doing the quiet work of change.

We love witnessing the small, steady shifts that come from awareness, support, and consistency.

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

It’s that time again! We had so much fun the first time, it is happening again!Face Yoga is more than aesthetics - it’s ...
12/21/2025

It’s that time again! We had so much fun the first time, it is happening again!

Face Yoga is more than aesthetics - it’s about awareness, balance, and function. Start the year off glowing with this live, online workshop with Myo Matter’s very own Paula Anderson.

Hit the link in bio and lock in a great start to the new year!

Just $40 for 1 participant, $60 for 2 (invite a friend!) or $30 for returning participants.

12/20/2025

Your tongue isn’t just a muscle.
It’s a signal.
And adults spend years sending the wrong one.

When the tongue rests low:
Your body interprets it as:
A mild “fight-or-flight” state
Airway uncertainty
A need for chest/neck breathing
A reason to stay alert, guarded, tense

When the tongue rests high:
Your body hears:
Safety
Stability
Deep nasal breathing
Parasympathetic activation (“rest-and-digest”)
A calmer baseline

Most adults aren’t stressed because they can’t relax. They’re stressed because their airway mechanics keep telling the brain not to.

Why adults often struggle with tongue posture:
Screens & head-forward posture
Years of mouth breathing
Chronic sinus issues
Tongue habits from childhood
Orthodontic history
Emotional bracing patterns (yes, we store tension in the face)

**Myofunctional therapy isn’t just oral function —
it’s nervous system hygiene.**

REPATTERN THE TONGUE → SHIFT THE BREATH → CALM THE BRAIN.

Function is physical.
Regulation is the side effect. 👌

Most adults think their mouth and airway story isset.But here’s the truth:We don’t outgrow dysfunctional habits…We get R...
12/17/2025

Most adults think their mouth and airway story is
set.

But here’s the truth:

We don’t outgrow dysfunctional habits…
We get REALLY good at compensating for them.

✔ Mouth breathing that became “normal”
✔ A tongue that never learned to rest, seal or elevate
✔ A swallow that pushes forward instead of up
✔ A jaw that works overtime while the tongue snoozes
✔ A neck and shoulders doing the job your airway never mastered

You can look functional on the outside and still be exhausted on the inside. Why this matters (and why it’s not too late):

Adults with long-term compensation often describe:

🔴Morning fatigue even after a full night’s sleep
🔴Tight jaw/face/neck that feels unexplainable
🔴Snoring that’s become a personality trait
🔴Crowded teeth after braces
🔴Feeling like breathing is effort instead of ease
🔴Tension they didn’t know was optional

Myofunctional therapy isn’t about being broken.

It’s about giving the tongue and airway the job they were meant to have all along — not
outsourcing it to your jaw, neck, shoulders, and nervous system.

You are not too old to learn new patterns.
Your tongue is not too stubborn.
Your airway is not fixed in stone.

Repatterning isn’t magic — it’s neuromuscular science. And adults do it brilliantly.
If your body has been compensating for years,
imagine what it could do with FUNCTION. ✨

The best gift you can give your child is healthy breathing for life. Myofunctional therapyhelps create the habits that m...
12/11/2025

The best gift you can give your child is healthy breathing for life. Myofunctional therapy
helps create the habits that make it possible by strengthening the muscles of the face, tongue, and airway.

When a child learns to breathe through their nose, keep their tongue in the right position,
and maintain a supported swallow pattern, everything from sleep to behaviour to growth
can improve. Healthy breathing truly shapes healthy development.

That’s why early myofunctional exercises and tools make such a big difference.

Simple, playful activities help your little one learn:
• How to keep a gentle lip seal
• How to move their tongue freely
• How to breathe through their nose
• How to coordinate a more efficient swallow
• And how to develop strong, balanced oral muscles

These tiny improvements support healthy jaw growth, clearer airways, easier feeding, and
better sleep as they grow.

Early myo isn’t about perfection - it’s about giving your child the chance to develop functional habits before challenges appear.

It’s gentle.
It’s fun.
And it’s one of the best gifts we can give them for an incredible foundation for overall optimal health.

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