BREATHE NASALLY

“The tongue is intrinsically linked to that entire system, and if it functions properly, it will then ensure that the condyle in your meniscus is properly grounded, which will then promote proper head posture and cervical and thoracic curvatures.”

“If there's a dysfunction with the jaw of someone, for example, as a mouth breather or has a underbite or an overbite, that's actually going to modify their jaw posture, which will have an effect on their head posture, shoulder posture, and their global posture.”

“The pressure of the little wedge actually creates an involuntary reflex that will cause you, without having to think about it, to position your tongue up on the palate and that will promote nasal breathing. It starts with the tongue, which is the strongest muscle in the mouth.”

“We discuss how eye movement, foot stimulation, and jaw therapy can radically upgrade your posture, your performance, and your entire brain-body connection. Most people don't think about these sensory receptors when they run into performance or recovery issues.”

“There are some studies that show the advantages of a softer mouth guard versus a hard mouth guard. Most available guards are really hard and shaped to the molding of our teeth; what that does is further promote the dysfunction in the jaw rather than creating micro-movements that reset the joint.”