The Myo Link of South Texas, LLC

The Myo Link of South Texas, LLC The Myo Link offers therapy to restore proper function of the soft tissue and muscles of the face, head and neck. 📧themyolink@gmail.com
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Spending your day over a keyboard or phone? You probably have text neck, and it’s putting massive, unnecessary strain on...
11/17/2025

Spending your day over a keyboard or phone? You probably have text neck, and it’s putting massive, unnecessary strain on your jaw and neck muscles! đŸ€Ż

The solution is not just stretching your neck—it’s resetting your entire head posture. The Chin Tuck Reset is a powerful, simple exercise that instantly aligns your skull over your spine, relieving tension at the source.

Why this matters for your jaw: When your head drifts forward, the muscles beneath your chin (the suprahyoids) become over-lengthened, and the muscles that clench your jaw become over-activated. This constant forward posture reinforces jaw tension and can compromise your breathing.

The Chin Tuck reverses this chain reaction! It shortens the over-stretched muscles, encourages the upper neck muscles to engage, and puts your whole system in a more neutral, relaxed position.

Practice this 5-second move 10 times throughout the day, especially when you catch yourself leaning forward. Give it a try now and feel the immediate release!

Chronic headaches and relentless jaw pain are often dismissed as “just stress” or “too much screen time.” But what if th...
11/14/2025

Chronic headaches and relentless jaw pain are often dismissed as “just stress” or “too much screen time.” But what if the pain isn’t emotional—it’s physical? đŸ€Ż

The real culprit is often an unseen physical pressure caused by poor oral posture. When your tongue rests low (not on the roof of your mouth) or you have an incorrect swallow, your neck and jaw muscles are forced into a constant, exhaustive fight for stability.

This 24/7 battle translates directly into chronic stiffness, knots, and headaches. Stop treating the symptoms that keep coming back. Myofunctional therapy removes the internal fight by fixing the foundation.

Ready to fix the pattern, not just the pain? Book your consultation today!

❌ MYTH: “The Myo Munchee is just a chew toy for babies and toddlers.”✅ FACT: It is a precision muscle trainer for ALL ag...
11/12/2025

❌ MYTH: “The Myo Munchee is just a chew toy for babies and toddlers.”

✅ FACT: It is a precision muscle trainer for ALL ages!

We understand why the misconception exists—it looks simple! But the Munchee is a sophisticated, non-invasive tool designed to stimulate and strengthen the deep, often forgotten muscles of the jaw (like the masseters and temporalis).

Why it’s precision training, not just chewing: For adults struggling with chronic jaw clenching (bruxism) or pain, the Munchee provides a controlled, rhythmic movement that actively helps the nervous system release built-up tension.

It’s an orthopedic device for the face! For children, it promotes the functional chewing and swallowing patterns essential for guiding healthy facial and dental development.

Whether you’re 5 or 55, the Munchee’s goal is the same: to strengthen and stabilize the joint, reset faulty muscle memory, and bring balance to your entire oral system.

Does your retainer feel tight every single night? It’s not necessarily a bad fit—it’s likely fighting an invisible, inte...
11/10/2025

Does your retainer feel tight every single night? It’s not necessarily a bad fit—it’s likely fighting an invisible, internal war against your tongue! đŸ’„

Your tongue is an incredibly powerful muscle. If it has a tongue thrust or rests improperly, it applies force against your teeth every single time you swallow, talk, or rest. That’s up to 2,000 involuntary pushes a day!

The problem is simple: The plastic retainer is an external solution, but the problem is internal.

Myofunctional Therapy doesn’t fight the tongue; it re-programs it. We turn that destructive, repetitive force into a stable, internal retainer that supports your orthodontic results. If you want your smile investment to last, you have to stabilize the foundation!

It’s Friday! You deserve a weekend where you truly recharge, but are your symptoms stealing your rest? 😮This is your off...
11/07/2025

It’s Friday! You deserve a weekend where you truly recharge, but are your symptoms stealing your rest? 😮

This is your official Friday Reminder that the chronic issues you’re facing aren’t just things you have to live with. They’re often signals of a dysfunctional oral rest posture that we can correct!

If your answer is YES to any of these, it’s time to talk Myo:

❌ You wake up with jaw soreness or a dull headache (Hello, bruxism!).
❌ You find yourself mouth breathing during focus or while you sleep (Goodbye, deep rest!).
❌ You constantly feel neck tension that no massage can fix (It’s the “Invisible Anchor” we talked about!).
❌ Your teeth are shifting even though you wore your retainer (Your tongue is pushing!).

Don’t spend another weekend exhausted or in pain. Use this Friday to take the first step toward functional freedom and a healthier life.

Click the link below to book a Consultation and let us help you find the root cause of your struggle!

It’s the fear every ortho patient has: dental relapse! đŸ˜«You spent years in braces and dropped serious money, only to hav...
11/05/2025

It’s the fear every ortho patient has: dental relapse! đŸ˜«
You spent years in braces and dropped serious money, only to have your teeth start shifting back. Why?

Because the pressure from an incorrect swallow (a tongue thrust) is far stronger than any plastic retainer you wear at night! Your tongue is pushing against your teeth up to 2,000 times a day.

Myofunctional Therapy is the essential step that addresses the root cause. We train your tongue to maintain a stable posture, turning it into the ultimate internal retainer. This protects your investment, often reduces treatment time, and gives you a stable, healthy smile for decades.

Don’t just fix your teeth—fix the pattern!

Think of the Myo Munchee as a secret weapon in your child’s health toolkit! It’s not just a chew toy; it’s a powerful mu...
11/03/2025

Think of the Myo Munchee as a secret weapon in your child’s health toolkit! It’s not just a chew toy; it’s a powerful muscle trainer that delivers big benefits beyond the mouth. Here are four reasons why it’s essential for growing kids:

✅ Focus & Calm (The Brain Boost!): Rhythmic chewing sends signals to the brain that can increase blood flow and activate areas related to concentration and calmness. Using the Munchee before school or homework can help improve focus and attention.

✅ Jaw Power (The Strength Builder): The Munchee builds crucial strength in the masseter and temporalis muscles. This stability is vital for correcting hyperactive habits like grinding and supports healthy, functional jaw joint movement.

✅ Nose Breathing Anchor: Chewing forces the lips to seal and helps the tongue find its perfect “home base” on the palate. By activating these muscles, the Munchee makes it easier for your child to maintain a closed mouth and breathe through their nose—even while sleeping.

✅ Dental Alignment Support: A strong, properly positioned tongue is the natural retainer that expands the upper arch, creating more space for teeth. The Munchee supports this essential tongue function, making orthodontic outcomes more stable and effective!

Make chewing fun and functional! Ask your therapist if the Myo Munchee is the right fit for your child’s therapy plan.

Jaw clenching (bruxism) is one of the most common—and destructive—unconscious habits. It leads to headaches, neck tensio...
10/30/2025

Jaw clenching (bruxism) is one of the most common—and destructive—unconscious habits. It leads to headaches, neck tension, and tooth damage.

The problem is, you’re often doing it without thinking! You can’t fix a habit you don’t notice. Here are 5 in-the-moment strategies to build awareness and actively stop the clench.

1. The “Alarm” Check: You can’t break a subconscious habit without making it conscious. Set a simple alarm on your phone or computer to go off every 30 minutes. When it dings, check in: Are your teeth touching? Is your jaw tight? This builds the crucial awareness you need to change.

2. Anchor Your Tongue: This is the #1 Myo-Hack! It is physically difficult to clench your jaw hard if your tongue is properly suctioned to the roof of your mouth. Anchoring your tongue provides foundational support and naturally puts your jaw in a more relaxed position.

3. Find Your “Freeway Space”: Your teeth should only touch for the briefest moment during swallowing. At all other times, they should be floating apart in what we call the “freeway space.” Practice gently separating your molars—this is the true definition of a relaxed jaw.

4. The 4-Second Nasal Exhale: Clenching is a “fight or flight” (sympathetic) nervous system response. A slow, extended exhale through your nose activates the “rest and digest” (parasympathetic) system. This tells your brain and your muscles that you are safe and can release the tension.

5. The Jaw Wiggle Release: When you feel acutely tight, gently and slowly wiggle your jaw from side to side, just a tiny bit. This quick movement breaks the static muscle “lock” and helps reset the fibers, providing instant relief.

These tips are your first line of defense, but if clenching is chronic, it’s a sign that your oral posture muscles are weak or imbalanced. Myofunctional Therapy is designed to fix the root cause. Ready to stop the clench for good? Book a consultation!

Think of the Myo Munchee not just as a piece of rubber, but as your Muscle Memory Reset Button! 🧠Your body has spent yea...
10/28/2025

Think of the Myo Munchee not just as a piece of rubber, but as your Muscle Memory Reset Button! 🧠

Your body has spent years practicing an incorrect, low-tension oral posture, which leads to issues like jaw clenching, headaches, and low tongue rest.

This is ingrained muscle memory. To change it, you need to actively “re-program” those habits.

How the Munchee Resets Your Muscles:

☑ Intentional Engagement: It forces a rhythmic, functional chewing pattern, activating the deep muscles (masseters and temporalis) that are often weak or hypertonic (too tight).

☑ Tongue Activation: It creates suction that naturally encourages the tongue to lift and seal on the palate—the ideal “home base” position.

☑ Low-Rep Programming: Used for short, intentional periods (like 10-20 minutes daily), it builds the necessary endurance and awareness to make the correct posture automatic.

It’s the quickest way to replace years of poor muscle programming with powerful, functional stability. Ready to hit the reset button on your jaw tension?

When it comes to breathing, you have a choice of paths: The Struggle Path or The Optimal Path. Nasal hygiene is the map ...
10/24/2025

When it comes to breathing, you have a choice of paths: The Struggle Path or The Optimal Path. Nasal hygiene is the map that guides you to the right one!

❌ The Struggle Path: This is the congested route, often caused by chronic allergies, dry air, or poor sinus drainage. When this path is blocked, your body defaults to mouth breathing, which leads to dry mouth, poor sleep, and increased stress.

✅ The Optimal Path: This path is clear, clean, and humidified. When your sinuses are open, your nose filters every breath, boosts oxygen absorption, and engages the respiratory muscles naturally. This is the foundation for successful myofunctional habits.

How to Choose The Optimal Path:

Saline Rinses: Regular use of a neti pot or saline spray physically flushes out congestion.

Hydration: Keeps mucus thin and moving, preventing blockages.

Myo Exercises: Once the path is clear, our exercises train the muscles to keep the nasal route open and strong 24/7.

You can’t achieve optimal myofunctional health if you can’t breathe through your nose. Clear the path, then strengthen the muscles!

When it comes to breathing, your nose is truly a superpower! But are you actually using it for every breath?Check off th...
10/22/2025

When it comes to breathing, your nose is truly a superpower! But are you actually using it for every breath?

Check off these amazing benefits that only nasal breathing provides:

✅ Filters Air: Your nose traps dust, allergens, and pathogens, protecting your lungs.

✅ Warms & Humidifies: Conditions the air to body temperature and adds moisture, preventing irritation.

✅ Boosts Nitric Oxide: Produces a vital gas that improves oxygen absorption and has antiviral properties.

✅ Calms the Nervous System: Activates the parasympathetic (rest and digest) system, reducing stress.

If you’re primarily a mouth breather, you’re missing out on this incredible built-in health system! Myofunctional Therapy helps you unlock these benefits by making nasal breathing your default. How many did you check off today? 👇

đŸ€Ż DID YOU KNOW? If your child struggles with focusing in class, is easily distracted, or is constantly tired, the culpri...
10/20/2025

đŸ€Ż DID YOU KNOW? If your child struggles with focusing in class, is easily distracted, or is constantly tired, the culprit might not be a lack of effort—it could be a lack of quality sleep caused by mouth breathing!

Mouth breathing is inefficient. It forces the body to constantly wake up slightly (micro-arousals) to manage a compromised airway. This stops the brain from reaching the deep, restorative sleep it needs. The daytime result is fatigue, poor memory, and behavioral issues that mimic attention disorders.

Myofunctional Therapy helps retrain the muscles to ensure nasal breathing, leading to restorative sleep and unlocking your child’s natural ability to focus and learn!

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