June writes:
Are there any exercises that can help change the shape of High Arch
palates
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Hi June,
Usually the change comes through some combination of CST, releasing of
restricted frenula ( if that's part of the scenario, often it is, the palate is
high and arched as a result of the restriction, which limits the ability
of the tongue in utero to broaden and flatten that high arch), and
breastfeeding if the baby can, and the mom can tolerate. After the release, doing
some light facilitation, sort of encouraging the baby to put the "new tongue"
through its new range of motion, can help the process. Muscle moves bone,
but it takes time, weeks or even months. That's been my experience anyway.
Peace,
Judy
Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL
Brooklyn, NY, USA
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