TMJ, Tongue Ties & Myofunctional Therapy Explained with Dr. Chrissy Stamm of Joyful Body Barn | Erie Wellness Podcast

Jaw pain isn't always just about your jaw.In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Chrissy Stamm, chiropractor, yoga instructor, and orofacial myofunctional therapist at Joyful Body Barn in Erie, Colorado. Dr. Chrissy specializes in helping both children and adults improve jaw function, breathing, airway health, and nervous system regulation through a whole-body approach.Many people experience jaw pain, headaches, neck tension, teeth grinding, poor sleep, or chronic stress without realizing these symptoms may all be connected.Together, we explore the relationship between the jaw, tongue, airway, posture, and nervous system—and why your body is often communicating something deeper through these symptoms.Dr. Chrissy shares how her own experiences with scoliosis, chiropractic care, and movement shaped her philosophy that the body isn't broken—it simply needs the right support to function the way it was designed.We also discuss orofacial myofunctional therapy, a growing field that focuses on improving tongue posture, breathing patterns, swallowing, muscle coordination, and overall function for both children and adults.In this episode, we cover:• What TMJ dysfunction actually is• Common symptoms of jaw dysfunction• Why jaw pain isn't always caused by stress alone• The connection between the jaw, tongue, airway, and whole-body health• What orofacial myofunctional therapy is• Signs of tongue ties in children and adults• Mouth breathing, snoring, teeth grinding, and poor sleep• Why proper tongue posture matters• Simple exercises you can try at home• How airway health can influence headaches, neck pain, posture, and nervous system regulation• Why improving function can create a ripple effect throughout the bodyDr. Chrissy also shares one of my favorite reminders from this conversation:"Your body isn't broken—it's trying to communicate what it needs."If you've been dealing with jaw tension, headaches, teeth grinding, mouth breathing, TMJ symptoms, or poor sleep—or you're a parent wondering if your child's symptoms could be connected—this episode offers practical insights and a fresh perspective on one of the most overlooked areas of whole-body wellness.Sometimes the first step toward feeling better is learning to listen to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.Connect with Joyful Body Barn:InstagramFacebookWebsiteElevate Airway TMJ SleepConnect with the Erie Wellness Podcast:InstagramFacebookYouTubeBe a Guest on the PodcastAdvertise on the Erie Wellness Podcast