Tongue Tie Support
Understanding Tongue Tie
Tongue tie (Ankyloglossia) can affect feeding by limiting tongue movement. Babies may struggle to latch, tire easily, click during feeds or take in excess air.
Even after a tongue tie release, some babies continue to experience tension or feeding challenges. Often lactation consultants, tongue tie release practitioners and breast feeding counsellors will refer infants to our services for assesment.
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How Osteopathy supports
Our Approach
Paediatric osteopathy can support babies with tongue tie by:
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Reducing tension around the jaw, neck and shoulders
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Supporting smoother tongue and jaw movement
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Improving comfort in feeding positions
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Helping babies feed more efficiently with home exercises empowering parents to help their infants
What To Expect
Your osteopath will:
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Take a full feeding and birth history
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Assess jaw, neck and tongue related tension
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Use gentle techniques to improve comfort
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Offer practical feeding and winding advice
We work gently and responsively, always following your baby’s cues. Treatment is suitable before or after a tongue tie release and can complement lactation support.
We work closely with parents to understand:
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Birth history
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Feeding patterns
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Baby’s comfort and behaviour
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Parental goals and concerns
Treatment is gentle, respectful, and always baby‑led.
When to seek additional support
If you have concerns about weight gain, dehydration, or persistent feeding difficulties, please speak with your midwife, health visitor, or GP.
All our osteopaths are qualified and registered with The General Osteopathic Council after completing a 4 year degree in osteopathy.
Every osteopath has their own unique style so the way one osteopath practises will differ from clinic to clinic and practitioner to practitioner. We pride ourselves in being dedicated to finding the right treatment style for your body.