A tongue and lip tie is a condition present at birth that restricts baby's tongue and mouth range of motion. In some cases, tongue and lip ties may not cause problems, while in others it might require correction. It is always recommended to get an evaluation with a specialist.
Tongue and tie lips can interfere with the baby's feeding process, making breast-feeding uncomfortable for the baby and mother. Common symptoms for possible tongue or lip tie being present are:
· Difficulty lifting the tongue
· Struggling to latch
· Making clicking sound while nursing
· Getting tired after nursing
· Slow weight gain
· Pain in mother’s nipple or bleeding
In my professional experience, chiropractic care in combination with CST is a great complementary treatment pre- and post- revision for tongue and lip ties. Chiropractic can help rehabilitate the spine, muscles on the mouth, neck and head increasing better tongue and lip movement.
This type of combined treatment promotes and supports correction on motor skill development of the spine, as well as tongue and mouth. It can also improve latching and breast-feeding, decrease muscle tension around the mouth and jaw, and lessen neck and back restriction in the baby’s spine.
If you would like to make an appointment for your baby, give us a call at (216) 952-3830 or send an email to drdelgado@clechiropractic.com.
Dr. Shirley Delgado Rivera
216-952-3830