How to Equalize Ear Pressure using the Valsalva Maneuver while SCUBA diving

[@sv8313]

Fair warning, when you do this do it very gently. A kid once told me to try this in the pool and I blew into my nose way too hard which caused me to lose my hearing for a few weeks. I was also in extreme pain and developed an ear infection.

[@proforniter]

sounds like a you problem

[@Jordyyyyyyy]

@@proforniter how old are you…

[@bingus9813]

@@Jordyyyyyyy probably 9

[@amalw3348]

1:48 here is the beginning of the tips

[@actualfrog]

Bro the air came out of me eye

[@qinzz2702]

Salma Gaming its not I have the same . If yo can do this 2 you can get milk out of your eyes

[@littlehonu]

PHT xPlydx YT LMAO my one eye does that too. If I’m underwater and I do it, Little bubbles will stream out

[@vizzionsizzmydad1482]

You haft to close your eyes

[@karlstokes874]

@@littlehonu i ascended in a very deep pool once. Upon breaching the surface,i performed the valsalva and a freaking jet of water shot from my eye!

[@heidi_mirisola]

Uxc-LEB same

[@ryanandrews321]

Bro. The swallowing equalise is 10x more effective for me than the blowing your nose one. Thank you👍👍

[@ZaterahUniverse]

I need to learn the technique! I recently had to end a dive because i haven't been able to equalize properly.

[@ruipedrosoares7750]

Thank you very much! I used it on airplane flights! It changed my life! No more pain! You are my hero

[@acarnold]

I think you guys have some of the clearest and most useful scuba advice videos around. All info and no fluff. Thanks!

[@bobthedj6992]

That one where you swallow is really great, It's a more natural action so thank you.

[@greatdivers]

Thanks for posting, please subscribe to the channel for more informative videos!

[@LastRonin101]

Ive always had problems with my right ear using the valsalva , that Toynbee method just changed my life lol

[@BUSHCRAPPING]

That works for me in a plane or high place but not diving

[@Sarah.Riedel]

Yeah this works well during gradual pressure changes like in an airplane but I've never been able to do this during rapid changes like you experience while diving or (even worse) skydiving. I have blown out my ears every time I skydive.

[@crabbypatty894]

@@BUSHCRAPPING you need to blow harder in water especially deeper means harder

[@yumekai1]

I just started learning scuba diving, and I had a lot of trouble equalizing in the 3m deep pool. my first open water dive will be 18m deep and I'm terrified I won't be able to equalize :( These tips helped, I'll try using them in practice before I go!

[@callumchater9750]

So did it work?

[@quincynkb]

@@callumchater9750 yea did it? Lol been Two years how deep u Diving rn?

[@callumchater9750]

@@quincynkb yeah well i found that my sinuses were full and thats why i was getting the pain, i had some tablets that emptied them, it was super gross, loads of snot lol but now im fine and ive dived as deep as 50 meters and been totally fine

[@quincynkb]

@@callumchater9750 joooooooo that's sick never expected an answer lol keep it up!

[@browniesareyummyy]

@@callumchater9750 what tablets? This might be my problem too

[@AgileGamingGnM]

The first time I went scuba diving I had trouble equalizing. Air would not pass through my eustachian tubes no matter how hard I pushed. We started descending and it started to hurt really bad. I ascended a bit and exhaled as hard as I possibly could until my face turned red. It finally equalized and there was a long whistling sound as the middle ear filled up with air. The pain stopped and I had an awesome experience. I think I had trouble since my tubes were closed off for so long. Now it equalizes too easily, even from just blowing my nose.

[@sogosmile4624]

I needed you to train me, the instructors just get mad. They really don't explain clearly or help out. I am going to have someone work with me one on one, I have to completely understand what I am doing. Thanks for the clear ear explanation.

[@praveenbk21]

Yes, you can choose your instructor,but what I suggest is before asking any questions to instructor , please read the manual completely,now a days manual (SSI or PADI) has every questioned answered . So,that you can ask if you still have doubt's for better understanding. Normally if instructor follow the que cards,your questioned will be answered before you ask. Thank you, Happy diving.....

[@ah64ti2]

The Toynbee helps a lot if you have a lot of stuff in your sinuses

[@davidwaynechoate8059]

My Dad SCUBA Dived in the Army and He taught Me the Swallowing Method.

[@jxllsii8366]

Wow man thanks, I learned how to equalize now.

[@stanbarwik1711]

So I was trying to equalise when start filling pain which wasn't very pleasant, that's why I never went down very deep, so glad I watched this video.

[@jacobrose9606]

One of my ear canals is more narrow than the other. I've always had problems with ear infections, from trapped water in the narrow canal, and these techniques really help me to ensure that their is a certain amount pressure present (which helps relieves the pain/friction/irritation). Warm water baby syringe irrigation + correcting spinal posture + these techniques = happy ears c: Thank you for detailing these techniques. You are helping more than just scuba divers, my friend!

[@eriktrevino5374]

Never scuba dived but tips are useful when swimming in the pool.

[@AirborneVisualsNL]

Now I get why it didn’t work xD I try dove this friday to see if scuba diving is something for me and I loved it but had alot of trouble equalizing, I thought I had to equalize when I felt a small pain in my ears but now I get that I have to equalize before. Good to know before I start on my open water course

[@talalajlan]

i always face problems with my right ear ... it takes time for it to equalize.. thank you ill try your tips...

[@TheBig3s]

THeBatLad duuude me too i dont understand why, im glad its not just me

[@talalajlan]

i tried the some of the techniques in the video and believe it or not my last dive was awesome... didn't even feel a thing on the right ear... so happy...

[@lefiesh]

Any idea what technique in particular helped you? Don't know what it is about the right ear, but I have the same problem LOL. Completed my OWD two months ago and had the feeling of having water in my right ear for around two weeks... About to go diving in Belize in February :D

[@jimryan4056]

I recently did a discover scuba excursion in costa Maya. I couldn't get my left ear to equalize. I felt like my instructor was getting irritated with me. It was very painful. I went back to the boat and waited. When he returned he told me because he had come back to the surface it took him longer to equalize his ears. I want to try again.

[@aidasvalunta3785]

THeBatLad same

[@ethicall618]

Great video; simple, helpful and well delivered. Thanks

[@abject_hovercraft4850]

Thank you for the video, when I was snorkeling down in Florida this last summer my ears were really hurting and not able to equalize but with the swallowing method if I ever go back I think I can do a lot better

[@hotaru6765]

I do it whenever I feel like my ears are not responding after a shower.

[@bomboclaatpunaniman9387]

Happy to learn about the modifications, i've actually tried to use the valsalva multiple times before but it never felt really effective so i'll try them for sure and see if it works better.

[@bigbonede6201]

Going for my 1st official open water dive today. I did my 2nd encloded dive in the shallows so it was kind of an open water dive. Felt it was alot better for learning snd really taught me i need to learn hoe to equalize better 😂. Hope its not super clogged sinuses like some people have found out here

[@goempoleon4367]

The swallow one really helped me . Thank you

[@CleatSurfer]

I’m here because I did discover SCUBA while on vacation. It was great until I had to equalize. Rather, my mask basically filled up mucus(which I didn’t know) and I ended up swimming with the instructor on a tow line while my wife went to 30 feet. The only method they covered was the valsalva as you did. It would have been nice to try some other techniques. During the dive, I at least thought I diving shallow, but in fact, I was snorkeling. Had fun with the equipment I guess. Thank you for the tips. Still need to learn how to clear and test my sinuses before trying this again.

[@arnesonmethod7384]

Dude said not to be afraid of blowing hard enough to get air into ears. Very dangerous comment. I just injured my ear by blowing too hard, so I had to drop my PADI open water cert training after two classes. Blowing should be VERY gentle. And if that doesn't work, you should use the extended jaw technique, which doesn't involve blowing. But I didn't learn these things from PADI or my instructor. I learned while lying in bed, recovering and researching.

[@ZaterahUniverse]

I'm going through the same problem, my open water dive didn't go so well because i haven't been able to equalize properly

[@starwilde4252]

Had the exact same experience, only learned afterwards. Could’ve done without the excruciating ear pain. Thanks PADI

[@charlesg7926]

Open your jaw all the way and move it to the left and right. It’ll open your Eustachian tubes

[@caiodemoura3114]

Thanks I’m trying to learn to free dive

[@beyondbordersbd]

Very easy to follow instructions, thanks.

[@greatdivers]

Thank you Masroor, please do not forget to subscribe to our channel for more videos!

[@ahmedderradji9793]

Thank you sir

[@mchmer5349]

Couldn’t do the valsalva untill your jaw trick.. thank you

[@debbieminton5885]

I don't Scuba dive but your suggestions seemed to help a good bit. Thank you!

[@rafaelsakarya]

Great video, thank you!

[@MontiHD]

Will try both methods out. Thanks chief

[@alirizvi710]

i should be studying right now

[@whitehairedbadass3475]

I vibe with this dude from 2 years ago.

[@TheSmileyTek]

I feel like I can't equalize until it hurts a little. Sometimes I feel like I have to "push" harder than I think I should have to, to get that "squeak" to happen. Makes me nervous each time that I'm pushing a little too hard, or too early. My right ear is a little harder to equalize. Still new to diving, so I'm sure I'll get better at it and more comfortable with the amount of force it takes.

[@brentrose7699]

Thank you for your information it was helpful

[@andersonboy620]

Thank you very much! I will try your techniques.

[@zeevgilkis7970]

Excellent! thanks!

[@coltsc10s81]

so so informational very good job dude 🤙

[@greatdivers]

Thank you, do not forget to subscribe!

[@06_a1exxx]

Bro I’m dead ass scared to do it😭🤣 I feel like imma pop my ear drum😂

[@karliesukowaty]

Yes and you will eventually. Doing this is very bad for your ears

[@phantomfire7205]

Just do it gently

[@julianbe5657]

@JaAZ NeArY so it isnt harmful right?

[@logandriggers1709]

@@julianbe5657 No its not

[@julianbe5657]

@@logandriggers1709 aight ima do it when swimming then

[@anupambanerjee8924]

thanks

[@renilbabu7181]

Life saver

[@littlehonu]

Very very useful.

[@Tom.Handy1]

This helps loads .thanks

[@elainemiles3676]

will try moving jaw when blowing out; going diving in Miami next week- Neptune Memorial reef

[@ajkh6349]

thanks man i really needed this

[@mahdinoroozi1614]

great explanation , detailed and concise .

[@respond_code3]

What's an acceptable pressure to feel on your ears? My first check out dive I burst all the blood vessles in both ear drums. Never made it past 8 ft. I tried to equalize but still felt pressure. Instructor signaled to tilt head and try again. I kept struggling to get rid of the pressure over the next 2 hours. We called it quits. I had muffled hearing in right ear for 4 days. Got checked out by ENT and did a CT. No abnormality. Got the all clear to dive again. Recently went to a springs with a 50 foot cave. Dove down (not on scuba) to entrance of cave about 14 feet. Got rid of the mask squeeze and lightly tried to equalize. I couldn't tell much of a difference in pressure. But had to surface to breath. ENT said if i have allergies maybe my eustachian tube isnt Working right. I asked if i maybe did the damage myself equalizing so much and maybe to hard. On the surface I can attempt to equalize and I definitely feel pressure increasing. So both eustachian tubes must be working. I'm at a loss. But determined to go SCUBA.

[@austinparker2624]

Did you ever figure out what works for you?

[@respond_code3]

@@austinparker2624 I never did. A couple.more failed attempts. I Havent tried in 2020 due to current global situations

[@goated-yt2370]

@@respond_code3 dude wtf is your ears ok???????

[@KamKooner]

Don't give up

[@mermaidmaraja4410]

Great video, very helpful, thank you!

[@drk-1637]

Great video

[@Number_27]

very helpful

[@jaredrrrr5074]

Good vid always have ear problems

[@williamlethco7208]

Thanks for sharing, Carlos. I was wondering what should be done in the event of a reverse blockage while ascending? Also, do you find using any type of ear drops before diving useful to help equalize?

[@esp69st]

great info well explained..

[@Tom.Handy1]

It only dose it to my right ear

[@rubenbritton5024]

Thank you very helpful

[@SorteX989]

Thanks for the video it was really helpful.

[@rlam4648]

Great video!

[@scuba4families447]

Great Video from a Pro to a Pro :)

[@th3gamepros425]

I just realised I've been able to do this since childhood from messing around with my body, ended up hurting my ears and never thought about it again

[@henryboldy728]

w video thank

[@anttt7993]

Great video! However, it seems that most scuba institutions agree that it is ok to use Psuedoephedrine for most open water dives.

[@nibzfaith]

very helpful. thanks!

[@GabrielGonzalez-mh6ex]

Went diving a year ago while congested and ruptured my ear drums

[@Someone-mn2se]

yess when I go diving/swimming I always had problem with my ears getting hurt that's why I normaly don't go too deep..

[@Alex-lq4dc]

When I equalized right below the surface I instantly felt pain when the pressure dissapeared

[@atmconnect]

Good video

[@blackwatercat4263]

Where is the ‘i’? Btw good video make more plz.

[@shawnk6490]

BorTazTic you may not see it on mobile platforms

[@muhammadluthfi7674]

I always wonder why I always feel my ears is like being pushed to my head and you explain why. Also can you also explain why I can get a headache after swimming

[@jonnywaselectric]

Thanks for the tutorial, I'm about to start spear fishing again it's been over 20 years. As an example how many times would you equalise to get to 5m?

[@padda8934]

jonnywaselectric a good rule of thumb is once every meter

[@stephanielozano6911]

my ear on the inside hurts super bad and we already tried a couple of methods. my ear is red, I'm crying, I'm complaining and I need youre help!😭😭😭

[@苏悦-y1m]

Noob question, but how do you pinch your nose with the scuba mask on?

[@michaelmeares781]

thanks a lot 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

[@whenthethebeansstrikeback6728]

I don't even know how to swim so this should be useful

[@jonathanchadwickartsandadv712]

I can always equalize my ears, but when I get deeper I still feel slight pain. It takes forever to get to 80ft!!! Any tips? Or the reason why this happens.

[@icelandthebest2218]

this comment was 2 years ago...but look at 3:46

[@crystamchagen5681]

Pinch ur nose an click through four pops till you hear it throb and then scream till it equals. It might be fun to pull ur ear muscles back then yell till they click but no clearing to level.

[@siennasfam3618]

When Doing The valsava method do you have to make the air pop?

[@bba4769]

Just freedove. Nose started bleeding. I should train a bit first

[@natsume001]

Thank you, I'm always scared I'll blow too hard and my ear drums will pop

[@latrelldeal8799]

please give me some tips on how to get rid of it

[@shiny5gum26]

Currently 4:40 in the morning and I got back from the mountains but I can't sleep because the clogged air is giving me head aches

[@adityabagas4887]

hello sir, how If my head is on top when diving I can equalize the water but if my head is on the bottom I can't equalize the water???

[@djordjevojvodic8938]

what should i do if only one ear equalize pressure?

[@greatdivers]

Djordje Vojvodic try wiggling your jaw or turning your head. Both works too. check out the blog at the end of the description for some other techniques.

[@djordjevojvodic8938]

Greatdivers SCUBA thank you for fast reply

[@greatdivers]

Sure thing! Don't forget to subscribe.

[@NicolasSchmidMusic]

Are there any technics for the ascend, because I can really easily equalize the pressure on the descend, but I can’t go up very fast, because the pressure doesn’t come out of my ears very quickly (I practice apnea)

[@ahmedlz9495]

there is a way you can control the muscles of the canal in your ear by moving your throat you will hear small popping sound while doing that the same as while swallowing

[@kornelijekovac9793]

So, when you stop blowing and push air through Eustachian tube, doesn't the pressure difference appear again? And what happens with inner ear pressure when you rise up from the bottom? Then it's too big in comparison to the water pressure. What then?

[@greatdivers]

Yes, as you descend or ascend the pressure will always change. You will need ot continue to equalize as you descend in the water column. When you ascend, the air escapes naturally, unless you are congested or there is some other physiological factor that prevents it from doing so.

[@Cssisabeautifulthang]

I did the first one a few years ago in a public pool and now I have an ear infection. Keeps happening

[@streamooffline6349]

my problem is when the head is facing down can't equalize (freediving)

[@manishpattu3622]

Is it okay to use ear plugs cuz I don’t feel any pressure while wearing them

[@greatdivers]

Manish Pattu No, that will not work and may be dangerous.

[@praveenbk21]

Don't use ear plugs during diving,it is not possible to equalize....

[@killlame3406]

I have a question are you doing while on water or before

[@manusiaserigala1679]

sir, why when my head is facing down it can't equalize???

[@pacaa]

Gonna try few methods, i can dive with ni problem but after 2, 3 dives my left ear wont equalize... So i need to wait and somehow it will equalize... I havent try tilting my head and blow, and didnt try swallow... While decending a dont need to have my fingers on my nose to blow it because i can do it in my self haha

[@wolf_master6962]

I want to dive so I watch this

[@riz4300]

bro only one ear pops what do i do iom 14 and im about to start diving soon

[@user-rr1bg3ib5w]

Hey did the one where I held my noes and blow now my right ear hurts....

[@karlstokes874]

Try closing your mouth and pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth. Repeatedly swallow at the same time,over and over. The pain usually dissappears for me

[@ewelshjr]

Do you have a video just like this in Spanish?

[@Ghost-ts1wi]

It only opened one tube

[@bwblack5984]

When going back up do you equalize?

[@harveyharding2378]

No it can cause really bad damage to your ear, see 5:06 👍

[@bwblack5984]

@@harveyharding2378 What?!?! Can’t hear you!!!

[@harveyharding2378]

@@bwblack5984 ah guess my reply was too late 😂

[@nacho260]

Does it feel as if there is water in your ear

[@balanbagavathi5208]

Once up on a time I can able to to sink without equipments 20feet but right now when I going to sink after 5feet getting headache.. Why like this can you tell me..

[@watericesalt5798]

The vlasalva only works on one ear for me please help me someone

[@itmetakoyaki]

It takes longer for one of my ears as well keep calm and continue breathing until it works (also read some of the other comments they’re pretty helpful) good luck if you haven’t gotten it yet!

[@Tsukuyomi28]

Try moving your jaw and head.