Facts About Fascia
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ult Tongue Tie journey, it’s now two weeks until my release appointment. It’s time to talk FASCIA! In case you’re catching this in the middle, here’s Part 1.
In order to get the most out of my release, I’m working with a really amazing myofunctional therapist to increase tongue strength and mobility. I’ve also taken photos and measurements to document my current, pathetic, tied situation.
Seriously, if you’ve seen my video above, my recessed jaw is a dead giveaway. Why did no one tell me about it?!
So What is Fascia, and Why is it Such a Big Deal?
Fascia is the connective tissue that holds your insides in! It is incredibly strong and important. All of the frena in the mouth are made of fascia, including the frenum under the tongue.
You probably know that muscles are responsible for moving the bones in our body. Contract your bicep and your hand goes up for a high five. Pretty simple. But did you know that this movement is not linear, meaning there are many other parts in between that help your bicep raise your hand. Can you guess which body part is responsible for transmitting the force of your bicep muscle across multiple joints and muscles throughout your arm and shoulder? Yup, your fascia!
We’re getting way more advanced than your high school biology book now, so it’s no surprise that most people have no idea what fascia does, or the tongue and frenulum for that matter. The fascia transmits the force of muscles to other muscles and joints in order to create movement. Therefore, one tense muscle can also cause tension in another part of the body that is seemingly unrelated.
Did I Fail My High School Physical Fitness Testing Because of a Tongue Tie?!
Hmmmm…now we’re getting somewhere…
Symptoms that I’m noticing now that I’m really getting in tune with my tongue:
- Poor flexibility
- Jaw pain
- Shoulder stiffness and pain
- Limited neck range of motion
- Mouth Breather
- Snoring
- Feeling unrested most days
- Trouble forming words when speaking
- Inability to touch molars without moving my jaw
- Improper placement of tongue at rest
- Caused pain while breastfeeding as an infant
- Palate expander and removal of premolars as a teen
- Shifting of teeth as an adult
- Tongue fatigue while talking, eating, singing
- Jaw pain and fatigue when opening wide
- TMJ
- Poor posture despite weight lifting and chiropractic care
- Forward head position diagnosed by chiropractor
There are many, many other symptoms associated with tongue ties, including digestion and chronic pain. These are just mine as far as I can tell right now.
Fascia is the only tissue in the body that is completely connected from head to toe. It seemed a little silly and farfetched when I first learned that tight or short frena had the potential to cause so many problems all throughout the body. It seemed like a catch-all.
Bad breath? You’re tied.
Got bit by a dog. Yeah, that’s a tongue tie
Didn’t make the cut for America’s Got Talent? Tongue Tie
But now I understand how the fascia is really the support system that touches every blood vessel, nerve, joint, bone and muscle, and it’s responsible for directing a crazy amount of tension and force throughout the body. It makes a little more sense that tightness under my tongue, an awesome and powerful muscle itself, can, in fact, cause tightness all throughout my back and legs, reducing my flexibility, and ultimately causing me to fail ALL of my physical fitness testing while growing up.
I got no cool points for failing a fitness test.
Oh well. I’m incredibly curious to see if my flexibility improves after my release!
Fellow tied friends: thank you for following my journey. Let’s connect! Comment below if you’ve been released or have self diagnosed and are living vicariously 🙂 I only know of my sisters going through this process with me – I’d love to hear more stories!
What are your questions about Craniosacral Therapy? That’s what I’ll be doing next!
References:
- Schleip, R., et al. (2012). Fascia: the tensional network of the human body. New York: Churchill Livingston.
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I just found this second video! I’m curious, how did you find your myofunctional therapist? Is hiring one expensive? Doing it over Skype sounds very convenient!
I just emailed you!! and replied with my latest post 🙂 Check it out – all about stretches! dun dun dun 😛
What type of medical profession is doing the tongue tie procedure? My son may need his and I have no idea who to consult.
Personally, a general dentist performed my release, and a pediatric dentist performed my children’s releases
If you don’t mind me asking what ages did your children get the releases? Did they get a laser or a cut?
Great question! One had both, since he had to have it fixed a couple times until we really found an expert who knew what they were doing and taught us the correct stretches and exercises. The other only laser
Suggestion is to find a Myofunctional Therapist that is exerienced and is connected to different professionals for conitnued care. Professionals should be working together. As a Myofunctional Therapist, we provide internet therapy for convienance. Check out http://www.musclesinharmony.com for more information. My book titled “Please Release Me” will give you the ins and outs of Tongue tie/lips ties and other tethered oral tissues. What happens if they are not released. Pat
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I watched through part 6 of your tongue-tie release videos. Was wondering what you think of it today. Was it worth it? Did it solve some or all of what you were hoping it would? Sorry if I missed this somewhere.
Did it help your flexibility??? I am about to do this for similar seasons that you’ve mentioned including poor flexibility and shoulder pain! Would love to hear how it worked for you.
Hi Mandy! I just found your tongue tie testimony. I just recently got my tongue tie released as well (one I didn’t even know I had for 20+ years). I had an emergency trip to the dentist for a problem tooth and by divine appt was able to see a dentist I don’t usually go to. She caught my tongue tie and did a frenectomy that day. I have a scheduled plan to see a myofunctional therapist starting next week, but really wish I would have started that prior to surgical release. I am having awful jaw pain just from intentionally correcting my tongue posture (since it lived on the bottom of my mouth prior). My tongue tie was even a minor case and I can’t believe how many things I’m already noticing just in a few days! Did you have jaw pain as well? Anything that helped you? It’s a painful process so far but one I know will have huge benefits later (and some I’m already noticing). Nice to know I’m not the only adult walking through this journey to new health. Thanks for sharing your story 🙂
I’m trying to decide if I should something about my tongue tie. I’m 40 something 😜 and was diagnosed 2 months ago. I have expanders and braces as a teenager. I have neck and shoulder pain/tightness and headaches. I’m and nurse that lives in texas. I’ve always thought nursing cause the pain and allergies in texas caused the headaches. I clench my teeth at night and do have jaw pain. The process is expensive but I would do it if I got relief. Any suggestions ir helpful info would be appreciated. Thanks
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Curious. When you say “release” are you referring to a clipping? Or the myofascial release? If it was the myofascial release, how long did it take & did it work?
curious to read how things are now regarding all those ailments listed possibly caused by tongue tie. Can the author elaborate please?