Mar 31, 2022

Do you snore at night? You’re not alone! Some 45% of adults snore occasionally and 25% snore regularly.

And while I fall into the occasional camp (I hope 😜), I do sleep next to someone who snores.

So, as any Body Nerd would, I’ve been wondering - what causes snoring and what can you do to help?

Because snoring isn’t always just noise - you might wake up feeling groggy, with a dry mouth, or a sore neck.

So whether you’re the snore-er or sleep next to someone who does, today’s episode is for you.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Common causes of snoring
• How jaw position and neck position (and pain) are related
• And simple exercises for the tongue and face that will help manage snoring

All the links:

• Easy massage for jaw pain (no equipment needed) (AE Wellness YouTube)
• Jaw Pain Self-Care Guide
• Mouth taping for sleep: A TikTok trend with merit (Dentistry IQ)
• Mouth and Throat Exercises to Help Stop Snoring (Sleep Foundation)
• Smartphone-based delivery of oropharyngeal exercises for treatment of snoring: a randomized controlled trial (Sleep and Breathing)
• Effects of Oropharyngeal Exercises on Snoring (American College of Chest Physicians)
• Clinical Implications of Mandible and Neck Measurements in Non-Obese Asian Snorers (Clinical and Experimental Ororhinolaryngology)
• 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
• Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens
• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
• Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/
• Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
• TikTok @ aewellness
• Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
• 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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