Tongue Tie & Latching Support in Burlington, MA

Tongue and lip ties don't just affect the mouth — they affect how an entire body coordinates feeding. Tight tethered tissues often pair with whole-body tension patterns: a clenched jaw, a shortened sub-occipital region, a tucked chin, and a body that struggles to relax into the breast or bottle.

That is why oral tie release works best inside a team approach. At Slak Chiropractic in Burlington, MA, we work alongside pediatricians, IBCLCs, and release providers to give babies the best possible feeding outcome.

Before Release

A few visits before a release procedure can:

• Soften jaw, neck, and sub-occipital tension
• Improve cervical rotation and side-to-side latch symmetry
• Calm a dysregulated nervous system so baby tolerates bodywork
• Prepare the oral and facial musculature for new movement patterns

After Release

Post-release, we focus on:

• Gentle craniosacral-informed holds for jaw and facial tension
• Cervical and thoracic mobility so baby can extend and rotate freely
• Sub-occipital release for babies who keep tucking under
• Reinforcement of the new tongue and lip movement patterns with feeding

Our verified outcomes include multiple infants with tongue tie, lip tie, torticollis, and latch difficulty who returned to comfortable, effective feeding after a short course of care.

What a Visit Looks Like

Infant visits are short, gentle, and parent-led. Babies are held by a caregiver throughout; there are no adult-style adjustments, no twisting, and no force.

Book a Visit

If your baby is preparing for a release — or struggling after one — visit our Slak Chiropractic profile to learn more.