02/06/2026
1️⃣ Increased tension or guarding
Babies may tighten other areas, especially the neck, jaw, shoulders, or pelvis, making relaxation and feeding harder.
2️⃣ Persistent feeding challenges
Latch issues, clicking, reflux, or fatigue can continue if the nervous system hasn’t learned to coordinate the new movement.
3️⃣ Heightened stress response
A release is a big sensory experience. Without nervous system support, babies may be fussier, more easily startled, or have trouble settling and sleeping.
4️⃣ Oral aversion or resistance
Resistance to stretches or latching isn’t behavioral, it’s often a protective nervous system response.
5️⃣ Compensation instead of coordination
More tongue mobility doesn’t equal functional feeding. True feeding requires coordination of the tongue, jaw, neck, diaphragm, and breath.
6️⃣ Incomplete functional improvement
Anatomy may look improved, but feeding stress, reflux, digestion, or sleep issues can persist when function hasn’t caught up.
The goal isn’t just release... it’s integration.
Supporting the nervous system helps the body adapt, coordinate, and heal.
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