The Singer's Cure: For Laryngitis, Hoarseness, Vocal Cord Paralysis, and Sore Throats - Dr. Berg

[@tracybalsz3701]

OMG, this really, really worked!! My daughter could barely talk, and three minutes later doing the exercise, she can talk clearly. She has to sing tomorrow. Thank you Dr. Berg.

[@EricBergHRV]

Thanks fantastic!

[@lettots]

Eric Berg Dr. Berg, how are you doing? Me, I have been better. I had a problem where I was confronted by a neighbor over a year and a half ago. He came up to me and hit me. Because I couldn't defend myself properly. I yelled, bitched him out so bad that I lost my voice for 2 days. When it came back and I picked up my guitar and went on with my playing and singing I found out that I can't hit the notes or utilize my voice the way I did before. I'm on disability for depression and I have medicaid. When I went to the ENT and was scoped I was told my vocal chords are slamming shut and there's a hoarseness in my voice. I have originals that I sing which I can't do now. I also have musical goals and my joy of singing especially The Beatles is stifled. I was told that I needed to see a speech /voice therapist. I just found out that medicaid doesn't pay for any kind of physical therapy anymore. I spoke to one therapist awhile back and she mentioned something about exercises where you hold your breath and so forth. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP! MY JOY AND CREATIVITY IS AFFECTED DEEPLY.

[@ferrygirl100]

Does this work if you have GERD? I have had pnd or what I thought was pnd for 40 years and had to give up singing because it got so bad. My throat goes crazy within a minute of eating certain foods, I am vegan, don't eat dairy of course, no soda, just water. I eat fruit and veg mostly with plant based protein. Frustrating!!!!!

[@davidbrucemoore]

No. And it won’t help for any inflammation or vibration injury, which are most of them. Might make your neck feel better.

[@hazelpeters9843]

@@EricBergHRV could i organise a zoom call with you....i have have throat issue i just cant get rid of

[@karencole2900]

I have had laryngitis (absolutely NO voice) for 5 months. Two Doctors could not figure out why. I found this video at 9:56 AM. I did exactly as Dr. Berg said and at 10:01 AM, I had my full voice. No rasp, no hoarseness. Amazing! Thank you!

[@Drberg]

wow - very nice!

[@SparkingLife111]

Liar

[@DestinyC1020]

Karen Cole WOW! Amazing! But did it last?? Meaning, did your hoarseness come back? Or was it gone for good?? I've had vocal issues for 4 years (it's gotten worse now) and no amount of vocal therapy or ENT visits are helping. :( I don't think the doctor's really know what's going on tbh. :( I would LOVE to have my real voice back again. :-*(

[@motivatedinchrist613]

Did they give you antibiotics

[@scousepagan7186]

Really am so glad for you

[@izabellovesariana5766]

For people who are looking in the comments to see if it works up or not, it does, I usually hesitate with stuff like this because there are a lot of videos about this, I can promise you that this one actually works very fast, and it's really simple.

[@sanjidaislam4064]

May i know plz what was your case? Do u have vocal cord paralysis or what?

[@ParaPerception]

I blew out my throat this weekend from yelling too loudly... I found this because I have a singing competition tomorrow. I have kept (mostly) silent for 3 days now, and my throat was still irritated. I tried this, and feel an immediate difference! It was hard to do it on my own because I couldn’t find the pressure point, so I did it in multiple spots and it seemed to help! Thank you! 😍❤️

[@TheHomieJander]

I never comment on videos... but I'm too amazed at how well this worked. I have had vocal damage for the past week and i did this, and boom voice already that quick better.

[@Drberg]

Very cool

[@Drberg]

Very cool

[@chapagainmanoj3264]

How long did you do this exercise jason??

[@jvp1223]

Ioo😅😊

[@Sheisthe_T]

So I’m in shock that this actually works!!!! Thank goodness because I a show tomorrow THANK YOU!!!!

[@alxArad]

WOW. It really works. I had a hoarseness and lost my voice for singing (about 30-40% lost), but this "opposite pressure" saved me. It really heals the hoarseness of vocal cords.

[@EricBergHRV]

+Alex Circus Awsome :)

[@marconnifuertes2521]

This remedy doctor Berg is precious. I am masseuse myself doctor but i never realize that those pressure points are good for sore throat and other problems therein. Thank you so much for sharing this doctor Berg. God bless you.

[@AmandaViolinGirl]

I am a singer. Over using my larynx stretching my vocals to a higher pitch than I usually can resulted in laryngitis. I know this was NOT a virus. It was inflammation of the larynx. I am so glad to have found this video.

[@WynIDreamTV]

Thank you sooooooooo much.. I'm touring in Asia right now, and perform 6 nights week.. In the last few day's I've come down with a sinus infection, and my voice has been super strained. So last night I toughed my way through the show, but this morning I woke up with NO VOICE AT ALL!!! So I thought maybe someone on youtube has so suggestions? Came across your video, and tried what you described. The start of our rehearsal today was still a bit rough by 2 hours later I was singing in full voice : ) So THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Truly a life saver 2day Peace!

[@warrior8053]

I had a tight feeling in my throat as if I had some inflammation or difficulty getting a full breath with a hoarse voice. As I did this my sore/sticky throat cleared up by 60 percent which took the anxiety away. Great video greatly appreciate it! This was amazing! Cant believe something so simple actually worked

[@taresaspiroff]

Holy crap. I'm singing the lead in a show tonight, and like always(it seems) I have a sore throat and slight cold. I was freaking out all day. Just found this out and made my mom do it for about 15 secs, longer later, and I swear to god I already feel better. Wow.

[@EricBergHRV]

+taresa spiroff That is awesome!

[@StallionBeauty11]

What don't you know! Wow! I needed this tip. I'm a music teacher but lost my singing voice while training others to sing. This tip instantly allowed me to sing my 3 octave range without the cracking and squeaking that I'd become accustomed to. I still have to clear my throat which is VERY annoying, but I'm thankful for a miraculous improvement in under 5 minutes! Thank you so much, Dr. Berg!

[@bellahey2606]

Thank you so much! I have a music exam tomorrow with a singing component and I lost my voice. I am so grateful I have it back, thanks to you!

[@naimamusique]

Dr Berg has been a positive part of my life.

[@passionatebraziliangirl.4801]

I am a trained massage therapist but also a singer, so I totally understand and see the connection you are making between tension and vocal problems and tension relief n vocal freedom. Now I can't wait to get your pressure point tool or get someone to massage my neck n shoulders. Thank you Eric, you got a really great insight!

[@EricBergHRV]

+Sambista Nega do Samba You are welcome :)

[@byrdma12]

This worked! I had pain and swelling in my throat glands. I went up the back of my neck until I felt pain. After pressing it, the pain went away. Now my glands are no longer swollen or painful. Thank you so much! (Took less than a minute.)

[@discoverymarie]

This really works!!! Have Sore throat, inflamation...did this to myself and hold it for 3 minutes. And the pain just started going away. This is amazing

[@maddiepoppe]

Ok I NEVER comment, but this was MAGIC! I had a show last night and yesterday morning I couldn’t even whisper, went to the doctor and he said I had laryngitis, got a steroid shot but didn’t feel any different. After a few hours I found this video and tried it probably four times on and off before the show. By show time, I was able to basically sing every song, it was unreal. Unbelievable! I now have an instant cure for any time this happens again, I owe you BIG time! Thank you so much for this video!!

[@andywaynebrooks]

Sounds like that steroid shot worked

[@tracygardner6128]

I lost my voice 4 months ago, and I just tried this exercise now and I already have a good voice back ... unreal ! Thank you, this is just amazing.

[@NelaJo]

Did you have vocal dysphonia of laryngitis ?

[@merrynordeen3212]

This really works. My daughter was singing in a show, and we were desperate when she woke up with no voice. I was searching and searching for treatment and found this amazing video. I share this with anyone I know who can benefit.

[@lydiaunsudimi4532]

oh my gosh... you are a GENIUS. thank you! it really is magic. wow.

[@reezalaq6522]

You should provide a drawing image of where exactly those pressure points are.

[@searat2]

I just did this the rest of the time from when you said that press the back of the neck. For the whole video and by the end, I let the pressure off, and I immediately felt like pressure got released and tried singing and got more range didn’t have to use much energy either. Thanks this is excillent!

[@navkas88]

OMG!!! It worked!! I was suffering frm laryngitis and I couldn't even talk a while ago nd now I can!! Thanks Dr. You are great. God bless

[@LJLiveLV]

I'm a college music student. I've been trying to get rid of whatever infection is living in my throat for the past week. Upon waking up in the mornings, I'm dealing with a dense green mucus and what feels like an obstruction that keeps air from moving quickly. This technique has temporarily made it possible to use a larger range of my voice. Mid terms are coming up for my sight singing class, and I couldn't be more thankful for this information.

[@stevecor]

This almost worked for me, but unfortunately my hair got messed up...

[@laverdad8915]

I was laughing SO HARD when he said it so calmly and passively I am glad you also caught it!!

[@whowhy9108]

stevecor you're doing it all wrong! lol

[@bethgraham2688]

😂😂

[@musicbykg]

:D :D :D

[@paytonswildlife]

Lol

[@kajin011]

OMG this really works! Do this and also drink lots of water. These two things work best in order to get your voice back. Thank you soooooo much for this video.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome

[@wonderfulgirl5448]

Kajin Mohammed how long did it took you to recover?

[@thiyhjjdyhytg3620]

@@wonderfulgirl5448 up to 8 weeks minimum

[@lileBlackmagic]

I instantly felt better n it helped my nose open up as well...no more meds for me thanks for this amazing video!

[@KR-zn9tk]

I just tried this and I can say 100% it works thank you so much Dr berg ♥️

[@alanalvarezgonzalez8889]

IT WORKS!!! IT WORKS!!! TRY IT!! If your doubtful like me you don’t believe everything but this actually worked

[@CrossinglinesbandXLB]

Dr. Berg, this is amazing. I had throat seizures act up in a performance numerous times the show I did last night because I had to sing in a Casino where smoking is allowed EVERYWHERE and I am horribly allergic. I had been on vocal rest most of today because I have another show tonight at a club and I've been nervous all day about it since my voice felt "shot" from last night and my body's reaction to smoke. My husband just did this on my neck and I was able to start singing without as much scratchiness immediately after. We're going to apply this a few more times before tonight's show. THANK YOU! I love a natural remedy too!!!! I will be telling my other vocalist/musician friend about this - especially those who have been taking steroids, etc.

[@EricBergHRV]

+Crossing Lines Band (XLB) Thats great - yes, I would be doing it before each show for sure.

[@Drberg]

wow - thats great

[@misterbowers5995]

So glad you speak English and I can understand you.

[@walkermomzoo]

My hair made it and so did my laryngitis! thank you !!!

[@mamathabanna]

I’m saving this … I’ve to sing tomorrow and having bad soreness all week like my throat was scraped. Did this for 3 mins . And feel sooooo much better. Glad I have rest of the day to repeat this so I’m ready for tomorrow

[@ivanpanic63]

I JUST TRIED THIS...IM SHOKED I FEEL LIKE MY VOICE IS TOTALY DIFFERENT AFTER JUST FEW MINUTES!! WOW!

[@benjisbackyard7705]

I think I has definitely made an improvement. I couldn't talk at all and now can get words out. Can I keep doing it more than 3 times a day?

[@talkdtwo]

My husband has been totally hoarse for three days... talking like Mickey Mouse... and he has a low voice. We did this for two minutes and he is talking normally. Too weird... but totally wonderful. We're both still shaking our heads. Thanks.

[@moirosalina]

😄😄

[@Brandovibe]

So he lost the mickey mouse? That's a shame, that sounds fun

[@tammieq3134]

Wow! I had relief instantly. I lost my voice two weeks ago. I Now have hoarseness. I applied pressure to the back of my neck and it relieved a lot of hoarseness. Thank you Dr. Berg. 😁

[@salvatorelivreri]

Would be great to see a video on Vocal Cord Dysfunction (VCD) which includes laryngospasm.

[@jessiev2265]

I was just diagnosed with VCD, I came on here to say the same.

[@kristenmjgarcia]

I can’t believe this works. Awesome! 🙌🏽

[@jackpepper2501]

Awesome stuff Dr.. Berg. My whole body feels better. I used the three middle fingertips of my left hand to apply pressure on the right side of the cervical vertebra and the three middle fingertips of my right hand to apply pressure on the left side of my cervical vertebra. The pain in the front of my throat is less then it was a few minutes ago. I've been dealing with it since late spring of 2019. Amazing stuff thank you Dr. Berg. Thank you so much for sharing. JP

[@virpalsingh8017]

Hats off you Doctor, this video may prove a blessing. .I am suffering from left side vocal chord paralysis. .taking medicine as per prescription. ...but recovery is very slow. .right now I will start as per your guide line. . Thanking you. .salutes to you again

[@NelaJo]

Did it help you?? please reply

[@leahchurch4531]

I speak for a living and sing regularly at church...I had ZERO voice on Saturday and am unable to have complete vocal rest with a 2.5 & 4 year old at home....these comments give me lots of hope that I can get my voice back quickly and naturally. ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariaclaudialiraalban4586]

Leah Church did it work for you?? I am singing tomorrow and my voice is terrible!! I plan on trying this out later!

[@leahchurch4531]

Maria Claudia Lira Alban I haven’t tried it yet, but am gonna have my husband do it today since I have to sing tomorrow. I am still far from over this, so I am hoping it works. Have you used it yet? How did it go?

[@leahchurch4531]

Maria Claudia Lira Alban My husband JUST did it to me, and I DO feel relief!! It’s not perfect, but it’s definitely better!! WOW!!!

[@rosasalas5641]

Did it work ?

[@voicelab9884]

To determine if the patient has laryngitis you need to visualize the vocal folds with videostroboscopy or at minimum a laryngeal mirror exam. Without visualization you do not know whether you're dealing with laryngitis, paralysis, or something called Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD, or "functional dysphnonia). Patients with MTD are effectively holding the vocal folds in a very tense,whisper-like position, resulting either in dysphonia or no voice at all (aphonia). The problem can start during an episode of stress or laryngitis, which is why you, the patient, and doctors without adequate visualization equipment and diagnostic skills may think the patient still has laryngitis and prescribe steroids or ABX. Visualization of the vocal folds would reveal healthy vocal folds that seem stuck in a whisper configuration, not laryngitis or paralysis. A variety of strategies including throat clearing, crying, manipulation of the larynx and neck and other approaches can break the patient out of this habituated internal laryngeal posture/tension, which is why what you're doing here can indeed work. But the explanation you have- that these patients have laryngitis or paralysis, and the mechanism (that your neck gadget improves the immune system) demonstrates a lack of understanding of voice disorders at both a very basic clinical level and deeper scientific level. Also, opera singers are not large b/c of steroids: steroids are prescribed only very occasionally for vocal issues and not a way of life with eventual weight gain.

[@illegaldru6s5]

So now long does it last because I have had persistent pain in my throat hoarseness and a little but of trouble swallowing for about a month now the ER told me it was Laryngitis I'm not sure I've been thinking maybe it's mono ?

[@SuperPrincessHearts]

Dr Berg this really worked for me after just one session, phlegm came out and raspiness seems better. I can even try to sing a bit. I’ve had vocal problems ever since a terrible flu in 2009. It’s been so many years, my voice has never been 100 %. It was say 98% but not 100 %. I keep getting vocal problems from overuse etc. Hopefully I can try this and see how far I can improve. Thank you!

[@Dom.camila]

Saudações do Brasil. 1 ano pós tireoidectomia e ainda me recuperando.

[@megr9837]

Bloody hell this genuinely truly worked, it even improved my breathing and I can talk clearly again! Thank you, you saved my choir concert! 😂 xx

[@searat2]

I noticed a difference it my breatheing too,… it's like easier. I like this… cleared the nose as well.

[@chechu2950]

Just by like a minute of doing this, my voice became clearer. Thank you!

[@Jasleen09]

Omg.... This works like magic....Thank you so much for this information...u are so kind😭

[@Drberg]

Glad it helped you. Thanks for trying this out.

[@JesseTaylorTraxxx]

I love you Dr. Berg. You rescued me!!!!!!

[@christinaangelslife9314]

Works!!!!!! Almost immediately, omg heaven sent

[@queendionne659]

Omg!! Thank you. this immediately drained the stuffiness from my nose and my voice feels better! Thank you. I had to do it on myself but it still worked.I have to sing tonight and I was so so worried. my voice was just a crackly whisper. Now, my vocal chords feel lubricated.

[@Ellafoshgerald]

Holy expletives! I’ve been horribly sick for two weeks, steroids, antibiotics and nebulizers. Thank you SOO much! I was panicking about my band gig tomorrow because NOTHING was helping. Incredible.

[@bfmbtc]

Thank you Dr Berg. You are a God among men.

[@renownketzmanlapao3098]

I have sore throat for almost a month now, I did this and it gives me relief, how often should I do this in order to completely remove my sore throat and gain my original voice? Thank you so much Doc. Eric

[@Danny-ov1dx]

Renown ketz Manlapao ^

[@kaikoolblader]

Okay. This does work! Just tried and got result 😌 thanks doc 👍

[@Drberg]

Well done! Glad to hear that.

[@1965gracebug]

WOW! I was totally voiceless and this worked! I am suppose to sing tonight and I may be able to sing!

[@vohnvohn]

Suzanne Wilkins did it work?

[@1965gracebug]

Yes!

[@1965gracebug]

For me it worked!

[@kimberlytelford7235]

I have to sing tomorrow morning at church...trying it also

[@leahchurch4531]

Kimberly Telford SAME!!! Super nervous, but I’ve been hoarse for over 2 weeks and something’s gotta give.

[@BenCamden]

I don't think I've ever commented on a youtube video before. I lost my voice after a show on Friday night singing on a sore throat, ended up having laryngitis. 5 days later it's still repairing and have a show tonight. Did this for a few mins and most of my range is back singing scales. Unbelievable!

[@myMAJOLA]

before even the video ended, i felt the relief and reached a low not i cud not reach the whole morning..Thank you!!

[@dahlia42k12]

Thanks you, Dr Berg! it helps!! I did it to my self and I feel a difference!

[@brissaalyssetarqus8521]

oh my god😲😲😲 this actually works. i just did right now for 2 minutes. i cant bear the soreness it gives but its unbelievable! it worked! my voice is not fully healed but its slightly better than earlier. thank u😊

[@Kevin-xi6ts]

Wow. It actually worked!!!!! Best video ever!!!

[@Drberg]

Glad it helped!

[@glgggglgllgglgll]

This works!! I was in so much pain because i couldn’t talk and cough at all but now i can speak and cough again! I honestly love u!!

[@danis.mallows]

Omg it actually worked thank you so much Doctor. Berg!!

[@dl7088]

It actually worked!! Thank you!!

[@Drberg]

Glad it helped!

[@callalily7130]

WOWZERS!! My voice was suddenly cracking for at least a month, and nothing was helping. I tried this and the cracking went away within minutes. This is like magic. I can now sing without any cracking

[@isaiahdavid447]

Oh my god this ACTUALLY WORKS!!! This is like a MIRACLE VIDEO all singers should know this!! Thank u😍😍😍😍😍

[@Drberg]

@Isaiah Firebrace Glad it helped!

[@stephanieheintzeler7516]

I have on and off chronic laryngitis and had found out about those pressure points by chance when massaging head and neck. It's great to learn why those points help plus that there is a tool which makes it easier! Thank you!

[@TheBobelly628]

don't know if this is the power of suggestion or the placebo effect but it did help me! Thank You!

[@EricBergHRV]

+TheBobelly628 No, because everyone that tries it is skeptical

[@Drberg]

no, it works on skeptics too

[@MarkDevinMusic]

What kind of sorcery is this?! I’m already improving! How did you discover this?!

[@christinamartinez7972]

😂

[@hannahkatz877]

OMG THIS WORKED PERFECTLY THANK YOU!!!

[@alokgupta880]

A very hearty thanks to MR. Dr. Berg

[@girishkuvalekar6944]

Thanks Sir You saved my life

[@Drberg]

::))

[@baroliajitender]

Girish Kuvalekar hi

[@hotwheelslady]

@@Drberg maybe mine too. Thank you thank thank you

[@Soldier4777]

This technique worked for me, thanks Dr.Berg.

[@jimmycannonvoicecoach]

This is amazing! of course unless it's a virus, the best way is to prevent having a hoarse voice in the first place.

[@teresarobles8802]

You have NO idea what this could mean to me!! I have a two year old grandson that walks around imitating me clearing my throat because I do ALL day long!! At one point I literally blocked my entire airways because I had irritated the ONE vocal cord I have. I had to be hospitalized! I don't have anyone with me so I just tried it by myself and I could feel the difference immediately!!! Thank you so much. I thought I was going to have live like this forever. I will keep doing this exercise!!

[@EricBergHRV]

+Teresa Robles You're welcome :)

[@elizabethabbott9177]

I hope this can work for me. I had severe asthma at Easter and a peak flow of just 150. I could not speak and I had such a high dosage of steroids that for the first time in my life that I now can no longer sing - even along to the radio and at church it is impossible. To be unable to sing is so miserable as it is such a joyous way to express one's self. This is giving me hope. Thank you!

[@EricBergHRV]

+Elizabeth Abbott It comes with a booklet, so use all the points

[@deirdreohalloran13]

I have the flu and my coughing was like swallowing glass the cough sounded like a seal bark and no voice. I did as you said and all the above symptoms improved straight away. thank you.

[@megbaker4216]

wow this actually worked for me. thank you so much. pain was gone in a miute in a half. soooo amazing.

[@Drberg]

Great

[@elodie_camcorder]

I have a show tomorrow and this completely cured my sore throat! Amazing

[@mikeisha1993]

Sound somewhat better already !

[@merrynordeen9997]

My high school doctor was cast in a musical and came down with Laryngitis for her last show. She was devastated. I found this link and gave the exercise a shot. We did not see an instant cure, just a small improvement, but I repeated the treatments three times over the course of the morning before she had to sing. To our surprise, when she came back on stage she had her voice back well enough to sing most of her notes. Her speaking voice was mostly back. People watching the lay had no idea that she had lost her voice. It was really an incredible recovery. The director of the play and music director were amazed and asked me to share the video link so they have it for the future. This is really a wonderful treatment to have because not much else seems to work to restore voice loss.

[@李涛-g8m]

i tried this yesterday ,amazingly , i could speak better then,buta big sore in the back of my neck. and it is still painful ,i can still speak better. i keep trying this in accordance with vocal fry, but it real works throughly ,i will come back again. thank you

[@الليثالأبيض-ف4ت]

vocal fry is cool you should embrace it. Ladies love it btw

[@marlanadav2285]

This really makes it better 🎉

[@bravervanchi7362]

Thanks dock.. incredible method.. grettings from argentina

[@gordonbrowning4885]

Dr. Berg, thank you for sharing and hope you and your family are doing well.

[@kairi_1808]

TYSM IT WORKED

[@Drberg]

Great!

[@yumnaahmad6392]

this works but i did this for 4 min then only it worked for me ....thank god i got a cure as my throat is most of the time sore ....worst of all i have a main role in a play ..........so i was searching for a cure........thanks you made my dayyyy!!

[@anga.2359]

This actually has helped. I have wondered why I had a sore neck. I never cease to be amazed at the wonders of massage. I believe that generally muscles control the bones, and bones can indicate a lot of issues. Chiropractors have minimal effects long term, because the muscles are the real problem, and if they are not loose, then the bones and all they effect will stay the problem.

[@EricBergHRV]

+Ang A. thats right

[@onthejourneywithcass]

I literally just did ...i sound better already 🙌🏽🙆🏽🙆🏽

[@Drberg]

awesome

[@toytallyawesome3079]

This worked! Thank you so much!

[@NOMTpodcast]

That really helps 😲!!!i have laryngitis and it relieved the pain!!!

[@quintethatch9768]

Wow this really works, voice back to normal after a day improved with in minutes though

[@margaritamartasin4902]

I start today and already filling improvements Thank you, I'll keep doing this.

[@justme7013]

I NEVER THOUGHT THIS WOULD WORK OUT BUT IT DID!

[@GodWhyAmiHere]

Yes, really works! 🙌 amazings, like magic! 😁 Thanks a bunch!

[@Summmer1776]

This totally helped me sing again. You’re incredible thank you so much😄 Subbed!

[@self4autism333]

Thanks, you should make more videos.

[@glenyswana7259]

Will try this, I need my singing voice back on track

[@444fluffy]

Absolutely amazing! Thanks for posting. IThis really works for me.😀