When you schedule your first tongue-tie therapy session at Frisco Massage Therapy, it’s only natural to wonder what’s in store. This specialized form of therapeutic massage can release tension patterns that develop in the mouth, jaw, and neck due to tongue-tie or lip-tie. Moreover, it can greatly improve your daily life functions, which may have been affected by tongue-tie.
Understanding Tongue-Tie
Before delving into what your therapy session might look like, let’s gain a better understanding of the actual condition commonly known as tongue-tie. Medically referred to as ankyloglossia, tongue-tie occurs when the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is too tight or short. This restricts tongue movement and affects essential functions such as swallowing, feeding, speech, and maintaining optimal body posture. This condition can manifest at any age, from infants to adults.
Identifying Tongue-Tie
Frisco Massage Therapy assesses the severity of tongue-tie. In adults, signs of tongue-tie may appear as difficulty in sticking out the tongue, mispronunciation of certain sounds, inability to lick the lips easily, and discomfort while eating or speaking. In infants, the symptoms might be more prominent during breastfeeding. These can include difficulty in latching onto the mother’s breast and discomfort or pain for the mother during breastfeeding.
The Role of Therapeutic Massage in Tongue-Tie Therapy
Frisco Massage Therapy employs therapeutic massage as a crucial component of tongue-tie therapy. Through gentle hands-on work, employing craniosacral and myofascial techniques, these targeted massages help to restore normal movement and to improve function before and after frenectomy procedures, commonly known as tongue-tie release surgeries.
Benefits of Therapeutic Massage
Therapeutic massage offers a multitude of benefits for those affected by tongue-tie.
- Restores normal tongue movement
- Improves swallowing, feeding, and speech
- Assists in reducing tension in the mouth, jaw, and neck
- Aids the body in healing post-frenectomy
Your First Tongue-Tie Therapy Session at Frisco Massage Therapy
At Frisco Massage Therapy, we understand how crucial your first tongue-tie therapy session is. Therefore, we have a structured approach to ensure you receive maximum benefit from the session.
Consultation and Evaluation
Your first visit begins with a thorough consultation and evaluation. The professionals at Frisco Massage Therapy assess the extent of tongue-tie and curate an optimal care plan. This includes checking tongue mobility, sensitivity, and the presence of any related symptoms.
Therapeutic Massage Session
Following the consultation, the therapist begins the therapeutic massage session. Gentle yet efficient, craniosacral and myofascial techniques are used on the mouth, jaw, and neck to alleviate tension patterns.
Post-Session Plan
After the session, the therapist will share tips and exercises you can do at home. The objective is to continue the progress made during the in-person session and to promote the healing process.
Embrace a Life of Improved Function with Frisco Massage Therapy
Tongue-tie can significantly disrupt your quality of life. However, a single tongue-tie therapy session at Frisco Massage Therapy can set you on a path of improved function and comfort. You can look forward to understanding your condition, experiencing relief from the therapeutic massage, and gaining guidance on enhancing your overall health post-therapy. With Frisco Massage Therapy, every step you take will be towards a better, tension-free life. And for new clients, Frisco Massage Therapy is offering a $20 discount on their first tongue-tie therapy session.