The Ehlers-Danlos Society on Instagram: "Talking all about the orofacial region with speech-language pathologist, Christina Semonick!⁠ ⁠ In this video, Christina covers:⁠ ⁠ 🗣️Voice fatigue and horseness⁠ ● Voice disorders⁠ ● Oral posture⁠ ● Myofunctional therapy⁠ 👅Correct tongue position ⁠ ●Reflux⁠ ● Orofacial pain⁠ ● Chewing problems⁠ ● Globus sensation⁠ ⁠ Watch now at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ Have you found benefit through Speech and Language or Myofunctional Therapy? We'd love to hear your e

Why Tube Chews Are a Game-Changer in Myofunctional Therapy 🦷💪 Ever wondered why therapists hand out those funky rubber tubes in myofunctional sessions? Let’s break it down – this is education only, not medical advice. Always chat with your pro! What are tube chews? Simple: Safe, medical-grade rubber tubes (like those from ARK Therapeutic) designed for chewing. They’re latex-free, non-toxic, and come in varying firmness levels to match your bite strength. Think of them as a “mouth gym” tool for

What exactly is orofacial myofunctional therapy—and why haven’t you heard of it? It may sound technical, but it’s simply the science (and treatment) of how the muscles of the face and mouth work together. This includes: 👄 Oral resting posture → nasal abdominal breathing, lips closed, teeth gently apart, tongue resting lightly on the palate. 🦷 Chewing & swallowing → moving food from the mouth to the throat efficiently & appropriately. 👅 Oral motor skills → the movement, stability, control, coo