Thumb Pulling For Easier Breathing, Snoring & Jaw Tension

This gentle thumb-pulling practice creates more space and mobility through the upper jaw (maxilla) and palate. It may help people experiencing mouth breathing, snoring, sinus congestion, jaw tension, headaches, facial asymmetry, a narrow palate, or breathing difficulties. This is a short, easy technique that supports nasal breathing and facial balance. Practice daily for just one minute to see and feel results. Please wash your hands before attempting this practice.

Transcript

Hi, I'm Dr. Kim. This is a gentle thumb pulling practice designed to encourage more space and mobility through the upper jaw, Also known as the maxilla. A lot of people carry tension, Compression and asymmetry through the face. From things like mouth breathing, Clenching through the jaw. Orthodontic work and poor posture. Over time, This can contribute to symptoms like snoring, Breathing difficulties. Sinus congestion. Draw attention or asymmetry in the face and bite. This practice only takes one to two minutes of your time daily. Let's begin. Stand up straight. Roll your shoulders back and down. And shift your skull backwards. So it lays in alignment with your shoulders. Place your thumbs on the roof of your mouth. Inside your upper teeth. Breathe deeply. And very gently. Start to apply upwards and outwards pressure on the roof of your mouth using your thumbs. No pushing or pulling on the teeth. Keep it directed towards your upper palate. Increase that pressure. And tuck your chin down slightly. Use this counter pressure. To expand that palette further. And now relax your face completely. You may actually feel your cheekbones. Start to expand. Shifting upwards and outward. Last breath here. Hold the chin tough. And gently release. Bring your hands. Away from your mouth. Run your tongue. Along the roof of your palate. Notice the difference in feeling. In your face. Sinuses. Nasal passageway. And mouth. Repeat this thumb pull daily for best results. Thank you so much for listening to this practice.

Reviews

excellent. Clear and gentle

my upper palate is smaller than my two thumbs so i am feeling my teeth on my thumbs is that okay ?

Hello Dr Kim, I really enjoy your work. This was a helpful visual to demonstrate this technique. I did feel differently in my sinus and cheeks, and also visually everything seemed a bit clearer and brighter! Many thanks Jackie

Thank you. Great results. Dr Kim is amazing and so helpful.