Snoring is caused by the vibration of soft tissues in the upper airway during sleep. From a functional perspective, snoring is not viewed in isolation but in connection with breathing, tongue posture, jaw function, sleep position, and muscular tension patterns.
In the professional literature and clinical practice, various factors are described that may be associated with snoring, including mouth or nasal breathing, the position of the tongue, anatomical conditions, and functional aspects of the jaw and neck region.
The articles compiled in this topic area explore possible functional connections related to snoring from various perspectives and serve to provide context and a better understanding of this phenomenon.
