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Myofunctional Therapy Improves your Swallow, Which Leads to Overall Better Health

  • Writer: Shaina Rafkin
    Shaina Rafkin
  • Jan 30
  • 1 min read

Did you know that there are 22 neuromuscular movements involved in producing just one effective swallow??


Improving swallowing mechanics isn’t just about eating efficiently. Improper swallowing



patterns can lead to issues such as:


  • Gut disruption, GI issues

  • Choking and swallowing air

  • Picky eating

  • Dental concerns- malocclusion, TMJ pain, potential need for braces

  • Difficulty swallowing pills



Myofunctional therapy helps to strengthen and retraining the orofacial muscles to support proper function during chewing, swallowing, and breathing. Here's the thing- muscles don't work in isolation. As a therapist, we have to make sure we are assessing and treating the body as a whole.



As always, feel free to reach out for support!



 
 
 

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