General information

What Is Craniosacral Fascial Therapy?

CST (Craniosacral Therapy) and CFT (Craniosacral Fascial Therapy)

Adults

Adults Healing with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

Headache Therapy with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

Children

Children with Pediatric Asthma May Heal with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

CHARGE Syndrome Child Improves with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

Infants

Lifelong Health from Birth Onward with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

Infant Health Conditions Improved with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

Why Are Babies Fussy?

NICU Infants Healing with Gillespie Approach–Craniosacral Fascial Therapy

CFT works on releasing tension in the fascia. The less tension and tightness there is in the fascia, the more other systems in the body can function optimally and communicate more easily.

The combination of chiropractic care and CFT helps the body to better adapt, hold adjustments and achieve longer-lasting results. When fascia is free, the body can accept the healing we offer it.

CFT helps release tightness related to TOT’s before and after a tongue tie release for an ideal outcome.

What is a tongue tie?

We all have a frenulum which is tissue on the underside of our tongue connected to the floor of the mouth.  When this tissue is too short, too thick, too tight, and attached too far forward on the tongue, it will affect mobility, function and the tongue’s resting posture. In some cases, a tied frenulum may not be visible (known as a submucosal tie). A tongue tie condition is often accompanied by a lip tie or cheek ties (also known as buccal ties). All of these conditions are referred to as Tethered Oral Tissues (TOTS). 

What causes tongue ties?

A tongue tie results from a failure of the tissue under the tongue to completely resorb during development. This is a result from dominant genes in many cases.

Tongue tie is often associated with a fairly common genetic mutation of the MTHFR gene. This gene controls the production of an enzyme called Methyl-Tetra-Hydro-Folate-Reductase.  People with a variant on this gene have a difficult time processing folate or folic acid which can can contribute to other midline defects as well as general health issues. Research shows 30-50 percent of the population carries this mutation of the MTHFR gene. 

Why does it matter?

Your tongue should be resting in the palate and filling the entire roof of your mouth. This allows for optimal palate development. A wide palate allows enough room for teeth to come in straight and guides proper cranial bone and orofacial development.  A restrictive tongue will sit in the lower part of the mouth, causing mouth breathing, open mouth posture and a tongue thrust swallowing pattern. These can contribute to an obstructed airway leading to sleep, breathing, and other OMDs. 

For Infants:

Since the tongue has been tethered during fetal life, it is likely that the infant will have a high palate because it is the tongue's position in the roof of the mouth that forms the wide palate. This may affect the ability to breastfeed efficiently. Breastfeeding issues may include noisy sucking, clicking, popping on/off breast, leaking milk from sides of mouth, gagging, blisters, inefficient nursing and pain for the Mom.  Other tongue tie related conditions may include reflux, colic, poor sleep, poor weight gain, digestive issues and general fussiness.

For Children and Adults:

You may be surprised to learn that many  “common” health issues are related to a Tongue Tie or improper oral function. Some of the related conditions are mouth breathing, speech issues, excessive cavities, narrow palate, crooked teeth, recessed jaw, dark circles/tired eyes, poor posture, difficulty chewing, picky eating, messy eating, slow eating, large tonsils, ADHD symptoms, anxiety, poor sleep, bed wetting, snoring, sleep disordered breathing/sleep apnea, neck and shoulder tension, headaches, grinding/clenching.

The proper placement of the tongue ultimately contributes to the aesthetics of your face by developing a wide arch palate, a strong mandible, strong orofacial muscles, facial symmetry,  and attractive head shape.

Source:

Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More by DMD Richard Baxter

https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/tongue-ties

Myofunctional Therapy is physical therapy to treat issues of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth, or Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs).

CFT helps to release the tight fascia in the oral structures that influence the entire web of fascia throughout the body.

We believe our success in treating infants with CFT will mitigate myofunctional impairment and prevent many future health issues. For children and adults experiencing issues related to oral strain and myofunctional impairment, CFT and Myofunctional Therapy can be a winning combination.

Common conditions that may be associated with myofunctional impairment:

• Breastfeeding issues

• Sleep Apnea

• Poor sleep

• Waking tired/fatigue

• Snoring

• Crowded Teeth

• Excessive cavities

• Recessed and narrow jaw development

• Dry Lips

• Headaches

• TMD- Jaw Pain

• Gastrointestinal Issues

• Bedwetting

• ADHD

• Anxiety

• Facial Asymmetry

• Poor Posture

• Neck and Shoulder Pain

Source: https://www.craniosacralfascialtherapy.com/myofunctional-therapy