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Tongue tie affects far more than nursing — it impacts airway development, speech, and whole-body posture. Pura Vida Chiropractic provides the chiropractic and craniosacral support that makes tongue tie treatment more complete and lasting.
Ankyloglossia (tongue tie) occurs when the lingual frenulum — the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth — is too short, tight, or incorrectly attached, restricting tongue mobility. The tongue is the body's natural palate expander and airway maintainer: proper tongue posture resting on the roof of the mouth is essential for maxillary arch development, nasal breathing, and craniofacial growth. When restricted, the tongue cannot maintain this posture, contributing to a narrow palate, mouth breathing, sleep-disordered breathing, and spinal postural changes that extend all the way down the spine. Chiropractic and craniosacral care addresses these whole-body downstream effects.
Dr. Foss provides chiropractic and craniosacral support that is essential before and after tongue tie release (frenotomy). Before release, chiropractic care prepares the craniosacral system and releases the compensatory tensions in the upper cervical spine, temporal bones, and jaw that have developed due to the tongue restriction. After release, chiropractic care helps the nervous system integrate the new range of tongue motion and prevents the same compensatory patterns from re-emerging. This integrated approach significantly improves frenotomy outcomes and supports optimal craniofacial and spinal development.
At Pura Vida Chiropractic, Dr. Foss uses Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT) — a gentle, category-based system that addresses the spine, pelvis, and craniosacral rhythm as one integrated unit. SOT restores proper biomechanics, reduces nerve interference, and creates the neurological environment your body needs to heal itself.
Pura Vida Chiropractic is a family-friendly, bilingual (English/Spanish) clinic serving San Antonio, TX. Dr. Dan Foss is trained in Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), a comprehensive chiropractic system that addresses the whole body — not just the area of pain. We combine hands-on spinal correction with the latest regenerative technology to help patients resolve the root cause of their condition rather than masking symptoms.
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Tongue tie (ankyloglossia) occurs when the lingual frenulum is unusually short or thick, restricting tongue mobility. It can interfere with breastfeeding (poor latch, painful feeds), bottle feeding, speech development, and craniofacial development. Many babies with tongue tie also have associated upper cervical and cranial strain patterns from in-utero or birth positioning.
Chiropractic doesn't release a tongue tie (that requires a frenectomy by a dentist or ENT), but it addresses the structural patterns that accompany tongue tie. Dr. Foss coordinates with releasing providers — gentle cranial and upper cervical work before and after the release optimizes outcomes and reduces the soft-tissue tension that can otherwise re-form post-release.
Most babies benefit from 1–2 visits before the frenectomy procedure and 4–6 visits afterward over 4–6 weeks. The post-release stretching exercises and bodywork are key to preventing reattachment and supporting full functional improvement.
Yes. Newborn chiropractic uses fingertip-level pressure only and is well-tolerated. Dr. Foss coordinates closely with releasing providers (typically a dentist or ENT) and lactation consultants to provide the integrated care this complex issue requires.
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