Tone Your Tongue - Intrinsic Lingual Muscle Exercises

Lingual strength and range of motion exercises to aid with speech and swallowing. Intrinsic tongue muscles are responsible for changing the shape of your tongue. They consist of the superior longitudinal, inferior longitudinal, transverse and vertical muscles.
Speech therapy exercises designed for individuals who are recovering from stroke, Bell's Palsy, with Parkinson's, head and neck cancer or other neurologic conditions causing oral motor deficits. Follow along with these intrinsic tongue muscle exercises for a set that will leave your tongue sore!
Reference: Dotiwala AK, Samra NS. Anatomy, Head and Neck, Tongue. [Updated 2023 Aug 21]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. Available from: www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB...
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00:00 Tongue Muscles
1:11 Elevation
3:15 Depression
5:16 The Hardest!
~~~~Medical Disclaimer~~~~
All information, content, and material of this video is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a qualified physician or healthcare provider. Never rely on information from this channel in place of seeking medical advice. You are encouraged to confer with your medical professional with regard to information contained in this video BEFORE completing these exercises. By performing any exercises, you are performing them at your own risk. ​Kasondra Vanpykeren is not responsible or liable for any advice, course of treatment, diagnosis, injury or harm you sustain as a result of these exercises and information in this channel.
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[@debbiebolus1252]

I'm so grateful to have found your page. Had a stroke in December 24 and my peach was fine but has gotten progressively worse since got home. Thank you so much for your time and efforts ❤

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Debbie! I'm so sorry to hear about your stroke and the progressive speech difficulties. I hope you find the videos on this channel to be a helpful resource. Comments like yours really keep me motivated to keep creating and sharing knowledge, so thanks for taking the time to write. 🙌

[@yvonnemariane2265]

Just found this amazing channel! Thank you forever, Cassandra!!💖 and nice music too!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Thanks for your kind words Yvonne. I'm so glad you're finding it helpful. The music is actually from one of my former band mates!

[@gladiator4879]

Thank you so much from Singapore. I had a stroke, quite lost after discharge from hospital and found your excellent youtube site, and l am starting to practise them daily. Will update progress and improvements in future comments. ❤❤❤

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi @gladiator4879, I am so sorry to hear about your stroke and I think many can relate to being lost after leaving the hospital. Way to be an advocate and start finding resources for your recovery. Hoping you have access to rehab services professionals in Singapore as well to help get some guidance. Many blessing in your rehabilitation journey. Would love to hear about your progress!

[@BeWaterMyFrend]

Social anxiety leads me to isolate my self from society 3 years ago so I lost my speaking skills and I can feel the effects of not using my voice for a long time. Now thank God i overcome my fears and I’m here doing your exercises before getting a job and start talking to people again. Thank you! 🙏😉

[@saundradavis]

I wish I found your channel 2 years ago. I'm not going to share my long story here, but my speech became unclear 2 years ago. My tongue became super weak, yet also super tense. I have excess saliva, and dry lips. I have seen a speech therapist for this, but she didn't believe in stretching & doing exercises to help your tongue. I believe the majority of my speech issue relates back to my tongue. I've had such trouble finding actual help.. And even though it's been 2 years, I'm really hoping these exercises make a difference in my speech.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Saundra, I’m sorry to hear about your struggles with speech. Glad you are finding these educational resources helpful. Keep advocating for yourself- way to persist in looking for solutions to your health care. 💜

[@phesalkhan1444]

Thanks

[@SpeechSecrets]

Welcome 🤗

[@LanzeOlvida]

Thank you so much u help me a lot

[@SpeechSecrets]

Glad to hear that. You are so welcome Lanze!

[@Lindsaywakelinphoto]

Than🥰k you

[@SpeechSecrets]

you’re so welcome Lindsay! 💜

[@PhuPham-wg4eh]

Thank you so much for this video! Do you think you can do a video for lip incompetence exercise? That would mean so much to me!

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi! This is not my area of expertise. But I am very interested in learning more about orofacial myofunctional therapy. If I complete their training, I’ll reconsider your request! Thanks for commenting and letting me know what type of education you’re looking for.

[@kiransurya6598]

❤

[@SpeechSecrets]

👋

[@rotich6440]

Thanks for your presentation. What should be if the tongue can be raised even to touch the palate..after a stroke

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi @rotich6440! A little confused on your question. Do you mean if it can not be raised?

[@nigel1425]

would like a video on the uvula and the use of it when speaking

[@SpeechSecrets]

I'll brainstorm that one! Thanks for the suggestion.

[@merudand-therapeuticyogace7461]

Thanks a lot mam , please make more such videos 😊🙏

[@SpeechSecrets]

You’re welcome! So glad you like it😀

[@kessup]

thank you,i have hypoglossal nerve damage from radiation and chemo,i can barely move my inflamed tongue,any suggestions?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Kessup! I'm so sorry to hear about the nerve damage and your recent radiation/chemo. Have you spoken to your medical provider about this and asked for a speech therapy referral? I hope you are seeing some improvement. I am legally restricted from making any person specific medical recommendations but I do hope that you find these videos helpful and are able to get the medical support you need.

[@shawnwilliamson9478]

Ma'am I've had a tracheostomy and my speech isn't clear.! Is there any way I could improve my speech?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Hi Shawn! I cannot give any person specific advice. I hope you are able to find a provider who can evaluate your speech with consideration to your medical history to identify your rehabilitation path. Thanks for commenting and hope you get the support you need with this. 🙌

[@mxt4907]

I have my tongue split and it’s hard to figure out if I’m doing the wide and short thing correctly and not just sticking out my tongue and relaxing it

[@SpeechSecrets]

This is definitely a hard exercise to master. I’ve never thought about the effect that tongue splitting would have with that muscle function/control. Keep me posted on if it gets any easier as you continue to practice!

[@pankodra10]

These exercises are only for people struggling with these health problems, does it make sense to do them when you just want to improve your diction?

[@SpeechSecrets]

Great question! I generally include speech based exercises for improving diction for individuals without overt oral motor weakness or oral motor coordination difficulties. Putting this on my video ideas list!

[@jlynnns]

@SpeechSecrets can you create exercises to get better their diction

[@SpeechSecrets]

Have you watched this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/gai4lmyfZ5l-iaMsi=vV8Xoi5n9PsA9yFm

[@jlynnns]

Thank you! 💓

[@yvonnemariane2265]

I notice with tongue out and down that if I don't make a point of showing my upper teeth like you do, the whole mouth gets depressed lol.

[@SpeechSecrets]

Great awareness! Yes it can be challenging to keep your jaw stable and keep the movement isolated to the tongue.

[@MagashiDestiny]

My client's tongue is too short that is the major challenge am confused

[@SpeechSecrets]

A tongue tie would also make performing lingual elevation or depression anatomically challengingly.