TMJ, Tongue Ties & Myofunctional Therapy Explained with Dr. Chrissy Stamm of Joyful Body Barn
Guest name: Dr. Chrissy Stamm D.C.
Business name: Joyful Body Barn
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 body
Dr. 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.
This episode is your reminder that sometimes the first step toward feeling better is learning to listen to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.