09/06/2025
Infant tongue and lip ties and compensatory oral function are more than a mouth concern. They often affect the entire body. When restrictions are present, babies may struggle with feeding, swallowing, and breathing, but they also compensate with tension throughout their fascia, muscles, and nervous system.
⛓️💥Craniosacral Fascial Therapy (CFT) and bodywork address these patterns by gently releasing strain, improving mobility, and supporting proper nervous system function.
👅Oral therapies guide tongue, lip, and jaw coordination, while functional release procedures can restore necessary mobility.
📖Research and clinical experience show that long-term success happens when these approaches are combined. A release without bodywork or oral guidance may not achieve full function, while bodywork alone may not be enough if tethered tissues limit movement.
The most effective outcomes come from a collaborative care team (bodyworkers, lactation consultants, release providers, and oral therapists) working together to support the whole child. This comprehensive approach allows babies to feed more efficiently, regulate more easily, and thrive.
Lifelong oral function starts in infancy. Early support with bodywork, oral guidance, and necessary functional releases lay the foundation for feeding, breathing, and growth. 🤍
