V2 of 2 Throat Opening Exercises for Swallowing, Singing and Snoring- Dysphagia Support

Support your body’s ability to swallow and sing with exercise:
Better tongue posture with massage & strengthening exercises.
Improve your swallow with throat exercises.
Decrease adhesions going to your larynx (voicebox)
Improve hyoid bone tracking.
Infrahyoid and suprahyoid muscle stretching and toning.
When doing these videos, gauge your ability to swallow, see if you are choking less on your food and listen to the sound of your voice. If there is any pain, discomfort or worsening of your symptoms, stop immediately. These are meant, when it is possible, to be done while under the care of a chiropractor, dentist, speech therapist or myofunctional therapist that is well versed in your challenge.
*These videos and my comments are not meant to diagnose your problem. No promises are made for your success just a way to address your throat, jaw, tongue, hyoid, muscles and not a treatment for your condition.
Dr Fields is in Northern California. To get in-office or help over Zoom, contact Dr Fields at:
www.fieldsfamilychiro.com
0:00
:23 Posterior Digastric insertion massage at the mastoid process for voice and swallowing
1:34 Infra hyoid muscles and platysma muscle stretch for throat openers
2:25 45° neck stretch from suboccipital to trapezius
2:56 Isometric strengthening chin-tuck exercises of deep cervical neck flexors
3:49 Chin tuck Effortful Swallow exercises
4:45 SCM massage for the throat
6:15 Anterior neck and torso stretch for the throat
7:14 Posterior Digastric muscle work for voice and to possibly help with chronic choking
8:07 Traction stretch of posterior digastric muscle
9:20 Open mouth exercise
9:59 Traction massage of suprahyoid muscles while swallowing
11:20 Inferior tongue massage from outside the mouth
12:30 Final Relaxation Breaths

[@MicheleArpaia]

I've been doing your v1 and v2 throat exercises, Dr Adam Fields. Totally feel the throat opening up and years of tension just melting away. Such a great way to just stop and pull up for daily maintenance. Not sure if this makes any sense but this is also reducing the symptoms of my Eustachian Tube Dysfunction. My entire family gets involved in your videos, thank you so much for them. You really are a great doctor. Mic

[@dradamfields]

Oh my, that is fantastic!! It's truly my pleasure

[@pyschogamer9509]

I m from a village inIndia.. It's my first comment on you tube. .i was helpless to explain my symptoms.. But Dr you came as God for me.... How I should serve gratitude.. I don't know..

[@jessicagomezlopez1993]

Thank you so very muchhh!!!!! Not only for the exercises but for your attitude and spirit towards the approach, that’s what makes all the difference! Thank you!🙏🏻😊

[@dradamfields]

I appreciate the acknowledgement on that level. Pray...shoot the video..touch lives

[@naseemarahman4635]

Thanks a lot doctor Adam I am87 have difficulty in talking and swallowing for the last one year I am watching your videos and doing exercises everyday I feel better now but not normal will continue wi th you.

[@dradamfields]

Way to get on KZbin and find a path for yourself. I'm rooting for you!!

[@emmahardesty4330]

This is great, I immediately noticed improvement after the first time. So much hidden pain I wasn't aware of. Thank you with gratitude; you're a good team.

[@dradamfields]

Wonderful! Sounds like you found it.

[@Sunrise.111]

Oh my God You hacked my mind !!!! I was exercising swallowing exercices and neck movement to treat my sleep apnea, and simply enjoying it. How I Love your Channel

[@dradamfields]

So good, Ninette!. Like minded healing ; )

[@RogerRobuster]

Thank you so much I did these exercises tonight and i fee I’ll sleep whole lot better tonight .. I been feeling a little blockage when I swallow couple days ago❤❤

[@rakimtheking]

This video Is really helping. For 5 years my voice went because of muscle tightness in my throat and your videos are really helping loosening my throat muscles. Thank you. Also, if there's any specific videos of yours you would recommend, I'd really appreciate that.

[@dradamfields]

Great to hear! I would do V1 and V2. You can also look into my TMJ and Sleep Apnea videos as there is some overlap there. Great feedback!

[@annacsillag1749]

Your model has the kindest eyes and smile. What a beautiful person on every level!

[@dradamfields]

You nailed it!

[@annacsillag1749]

@@dradamfields She's angelic :) I hope you are good friends or more! :))

[@sherrytucker016]

Thank you and Courtney so much for these helpful videos! They are making a huge difference!

[@dradamfields]

You are so welcome and we are so glad you are being helped.

[@CarlosG96]

Thank you so much. I’ve been dealing with tightness and panic attacks and anxiety for years, do to tight muscles and breathing a certain way . This has been able to reduce my anxiety and I thank you. I can finally smell and taste and have a moment to think besides my breathing. Thank you

[@dradamfields]

Wow, what a testimony! I'm so glad it helped!

[@Vintage1977guy]

A miracle it is the have ran across this video! Difference maker! Major! Grateful for your teachings!

[@dradamfields]

Love hearing this! Thank you for the kind words!

[@khadijah564.]

Could you please tell me what this video helped you with? I have swallowing issues and my throat’s been hurting since I performed these exercises

[@abdullahkunhikizhur9819]

Thanks for your video it really helps us

[@suhailiariffin7294]

Omg! I think that my voice has improved these few days after trying out this exercise 😍😍😍

[@dradamfields]

I'm so glad to get this kind of comment. What a thrill! thank you

[@hadasitalki7247]

thank you Adam and Courtney! 💕

[@dradamfields]

Our joy to help you!

[@joellebral3612]

This is a great video. I am suffering of many symptoms after a whiplash, among them swallowing sometimes. I am a French MD, and what you show seems very useful. Many thanks 👍

[@dradamfields]

Thanks so much, doctor. I hope you can pass some of my exercises on to your patients. Thank you for the gratitude.

[@lenisuarez2613]

Dortor eso es Para el paralis facial 🙏🙏

[@dadodado885]

anyone else just came for neck stretches but after big help from dr Fields now I'm just binge watching all his videos :) and btw Courtney is super cute

[@dradamfields]

New comment. Never heard that. Binge watching .... love it. I think this girl is helping that ; )

[@dadodado885]

Hahaha she’s not hurting it but biggest reason this stuff actually works keep up the good work 🙌

[@imanealaoui2726]

You are like a good tree,with a fixed root and branch in the sky,that bears its fruit Evert time .My highest expressions of respect and appréciation

[@dradamfields]

What a beautiful compliment that is a seed in my heart to grow more ideas. Peace

[@victoriaoglan6997]

I have problems swallowing only liquids. What about the vagus nerve? Do all these exercises work on the vagus nerve as well? What about acupuncture for swallowing problems? I appreciate all the exercises offered here. Thank you!

[@balurmoshiyakgova2261]

Multipurpose and absolutely therapeutic exercises.

[@naghmehvaezi2313]

I love you dear doctor really ❤️ & thanks for teachings ❤🙏💐God bless you ❤

[@dradamfields]

So nice of you and God bless you too

[@sijinthomas4284]

Hey Adam, I am from India. and i have been working to find my voice for almost two years... I am a singer, so initially i thought if i do some vocal exercises i can fix it. But i was wrong, and also it got worse... and i realized that i even have difficulty while speaking, so i thought it was some breathing problem and did some yoga.. didn't help at all. So that's when i sow your videos... and i did give a try for few days and it worked :) OMG finally i can speak free, without any difficulty. I am so happy and i really wanna thank you. You are a lifesaver. And do you recommend any other exercises to keep it flowing?? Thank you :)

[@dradamfields]

I was just reading some older comments and so glad I came across yours. Keep the flow : )

[@sukgurung1010]

This help me a lots.thank you!

[@burtnjo]

Hi Adam I suffer Parkinson’s and it has just started to affect my voice and swallowing. I was participating in another KZbin program called Parkinson’s voice project but it did not offer any exercises only using my voice with intent and speaking loudly. Maybe a combination of both will help me even more and I have already completed your first and second videos twice so I’m quite positive it will alleviate my issues. Regards Burt from Australia.

[@spontanvideok246]

This is something fantastic. This lady in a pink dress is so beautiful. her hands are amazing with a smile.❤💓 It was good to see that she liked the exercises all the way with a happy smile doing the lady. Wonderful lady.👌❤ It became an amazing video.😍

[@eyreisheyes]

I feel that these are already helping me, I've been doing them a little less than a week. I'm finding though, that some of these I can't do because I have pretty serious cervical disk disease. I wonder if you would consider developing a series like this dysphagia series that is a little less neck manipulation. Either way, great videos, very helpful!

[@dradamfields]

Hi Joy, sorry if these flared your neck. I would run my Neck Relief Series of videos by your chiropractor and purchase the Pro Lordotic Neck Exerciser. Also, look into the Pettibon Cervical Traction and do lightly multiple times per day. With some good x-rays, i'm happy to coach you through that. www.fieldsfamilychiro.com "book online". Thanks for trying and for commenting. : )

[@ferozaferoz9157]

@@dradamfields Hi Dr I have Braine tumor and it’s on the Neurology side I lost my swallow I’m is there any exercise for brine problem . Thank you

[@bardwiththeeternalluck7087]

Hello, Dr Adam, I have some mild dysphagia after a neck surgery, and practising to your videos has really helped a lot. Thank you! However, I've felt like I've hit a plateau right now. Could you do more videos for dysphagia support or maybe even a series?

[@dradamfields]

Thanks for reaching out. Try to do the posterior digastric long duration holds throughout the day. 3 sets of 45 seconds 3x/day to be exact. Heat is your friend, also. s

[@bardwiththeeternalluck7087]

@@dradamfields Thanks for the suggestion 💕

[@carlovillani4152]

You are an Angel on Earth ❤️

[@dradamfields]

I'll let Kourtney know. ; )

[@carlovillani4152]

@@dradamfields it was for both of you ❤️ Thank you for helping so many people ❤️

[@tzk121]

LOVE this series!!!

[@dradamfields]

i'm so happy you are getting some benefit.

[@maheway7880]

@@dradamfields i love yr series just watching from today and everyday now ,going through sleep apnea .pray fr me .i love yr video love from Qatar 🥰

[@saleemahfareed4495]

I am watching I hope this exercise helps snoring because I need this exercise thanks for sharing ❤😊

[@ncew7]

I just watched the video today,Im dysphagia patient,I hope by following this video,it help, 🙏🙏🙏

[@chelseadaley9770]

Thank you for this advice and it's amazingly cool

[@dradamfields]

Thank YOU, Chelsea!

[@chelseadaley9770]

Adam Fields DC I really needed this video to sing better for myself to get more better as a singer

[@antisstress]

ohhh Mr Doctor Adam Fields you are amazing !

[@dradamfields]

Thanks for bringing your amazing-ness to the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@tinalewis3301]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@dradamfields]

Glad it was helpful!

[@erlindacabanayan9197]

Thanks God for His Love Enduring forever

[@dradamfields]

Amen....And grace

[@that.sleep.dentist]

I have a constant problem with aspiration when I eat. Sometimes I aspirate my own saliva. I wonder if this will help, or if I need some other exercise to improve coordination?

[@BevLaw]

Hi , this sounds similar to what I’m experiencing. Did you find anything that helps ? It’s really debilitating. Many thanks Bev

[@enick7955]

​@@BevLawme too

[@BevLaw]

@@enick7955 , I’ve been doing this video 2x daily and just going slowly with drinking. Ironically I found Cheetos were easier to eat than soup as they dissolve on the tongue. Hope you get some relief 👍

[@lpalm5235]

I love your video. You are so...funny!. I like your personality.

[@dradamfields]

Thank you so much...Gotta let a little silliness out. ; )

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

Hi adam, does this work for people who have dysphagia due to silent reflux/acid reflux? My throat is inflamed and i have pain swallowing and feels like my throat is tight. Would these exercises be beneficial?

[@dradamfields]

They won't hurt but I would add diaphragm massage. A lot of good research on it and getting people off of proton pump inhibitors.

[@Yahwehonly]

@Lifestylewithnayab I have the same as you. Have you found anything that helps?

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

@@Yahwehonly this is related to an overactive nervous system. Best thing is to keep yourself busy and not think about this and eventually it will get better.

[@Yahwehonly]

@@lifestylewithnayab3942 Thanks! I was already doing that....

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

@@Yahwehonlyi am getting homeopathic treatment for this problem with a certified homeopath. You should give it a go if interested.

[@ninaothsciam]

Thank you very much, Adam and Courtney for these new videos plus the TMJ4. So helpful. Adam, can you tell me which exercises in particular might help to reduce the amount of saliva I am producing, which is abnormally high. I am rotating around your TMJ, neck and shoulder exercises and now these throat opening ones. The excess saliva is drying my lips while I sleep causing them to swell and I am unable to speak. Homing in on the exercises which help this the most would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Adam. You are amazing, the way you have understood how the human body functions. Warmest regards, Nina from North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 👍 🍀🙏

[@dradamfields]

Hi Nina, this would take an exam. sorry

[@ninaothsciam]

@@dradamfields Thanks for your reply, Adam. I completely understand. Mine is a tricky case. No worries, I am in good hands here in the UK and your exercises are definitely helping me, especially the tongue circles. I will carry on. Please keep up your superb work! 🙏🍀🍀

[@onix646]

Grazie Dottor Adams ❤👍

[@elchen407]

Adam - Please give us some advice (or do an episode) on how to relax the throat when you are about to sing,but your throat feels too tight resulting in a disappointing sound with tiny volume

[@kuldipsra8232]

Excellent job,

[@dradamfields]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@imnotmelvin3]

Good job. Thank you.

[@dradamfields]

Thanks for watching!

[@michelemckay2164]

Finding these exercises a saviour for problems I hadn't taken note of until I returned from a dentist's appointment with TMJ. Had 2 moments of feeling faint. The pressure either side of the hyoid being the most surprising response. Any thoughts?

[@dradamfields]

HI Michele, I would do 2 videos/day and some relaxation. Relaxation is key. Adding my breathing series or some Yin Yoga could be a nice addition

[@foresforescic5513]

Ljubim te,moje pametno,svaka čast,volim te

[@user-rh4so3hv2b]

Doctor thank you I'll try this exercise 10:22 10:25

[@steveo13757]

Do these also work for Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction when food won’t go down?

[@benedictvergara1731]

Its applicable having a gerd?

[@dradamfields]

I would add these for GERD Stretches for digestion kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6HYiKN7l8xsi9k&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE Self Massage for Digestion kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6jMq4J6hKyVabs&si=EnSIkaIECMiOmarE

[@animosity2634]

needed this for a lil sumn

[@dardanedidieri]

Hello, I have this problem since three months just on my right side of throat neck and jaw. It started like strep throat, but it wasn't, now the ORL doctors suspect I have problem with throat and neck muscles. And I started physiotherapy but not so much improvement except the jaw is less tensioned than before. I have this sensation on throat when i swallow saliva like burning i don't know to explain and tightness on the neck under the chin. I also have septum devistion on my right and always had the problem more saliva or mucous on cold wheather but this burning or tightness sensation it didn't happen before. Please tell me which problem could be? If isn't gone physiotherapy I need to do MRI on that part.

[@hajjatakiror8948]

Just seen this today...but me ijust feel some growth right from the chest and iused to get pain swallowing and breathing,snoring for some years now...ifeel this growth has advanced up to my throat, iget to even touch its tip when iopen my mouth wide😢😢😢 It trigures ulcers most times and ifeel it more in this state but without the ulcers you dont feel it....what can ido please?!

[@ifkq]

I guide you to this video on self throat massage that helped me a lot, hope it helps! kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZnbgH6IiNSMnLM BTW I am not a doctor.

[@rupaldesai7582]

excellent !

[@dradamfields]

Many thanks!

[@chencholham7]

hello doc, i have been having problem with swallowing food later came to know i am suffering from diaphagia. is there any particular exercise to get rid of diaphagia?

[@dradamfields]

These are great: Throat Openers V1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2rCnHupe5aEoa8 V2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6nKZXuoeN9_Z8k Make sure to find your posterior digastric muscles.

[@Old_Hippie29]

@@dradamfields Would you please explain how to find the posterior digastric muscles. Watching the videos, I'm still not sure. Thank you.

[@maxvrstpn]

I have surgery on tongue and radiotherapy also done can I do this exercises plz reply

[@dradamfields]

Yes, please do these exercises

[@AseretronoelOdirual]

Can i ask when is the best time to do this throat exercise? Im from Philippines

[@learningwithaqueline9793]

Can I do this exercises if I have dry cough and tight throat … also if I have GERD ?

[@redaouu]

thanks

[@naghmehvaezi2313]

Thanks ❤️🌷🙏

[@dradamfields]

Thank you too : )

[@naghmehvaezi2313]

@@dradamfields your welcome 🙏 🌷

[@yungslayz578]

I gotta say doing this challenge is very difficult like i can swallow but I don't wanna swallow so many times. Open my mouth wide is not easy because I'm afraid that my mouth will get stuck. I like this video but it's very challenging.

[@dradamfields]

Thanks for pushing yourself. Only open as wide as you feel comfortable. Take care, Jung.

[@yungslayz578]

@@dradamfields thanks

[@squirrelattackspidy]

Other than surgery, what can you do for an esophageal stricture?

[@eftsoulpath333]

Adam, Love your videos.. I think you're in san jose? Do you see clients w IBS?

[@dradamfields]

Yes I do! I have a telehealth this morning with someone from Europe who has IBS. And, yes, I am in San Jose and Los Gatos. www.fieldsfamilychiro.com

[@eftsoulpath333]

Do you tend to align with Dr. Mark hyman md on tx ibs?

[@eftsoulpath333]

I ask because my sister lives in Morgan Hill and she has ibs. I've listened to a lot of Mark Hyman's KZbin videos and I like what he has to say

[@lifeinshucktown5222]

So are these exercises good for Cricopharyngeal dysfunction?

[@DREWSTROY727]

Doing the stretch at 2:15 hurts the center of my throat and makes me want to gag. Any idea why? My throat has also been cracking when I swallow recently and has been concerning me

[@motionlyrics9135]

How are you feeling now

[@BerthaKokela-gx7cw]

I have achalasia and hertius hernia problem, since after thyroid radiation I believe that this will help me

[@foresforescic5513]

Ti si na ovoj planeti za mene,najveći stručnjak medicine,koji ne krije svoje tajne

[@dradamfields]

Thank you

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

Has this worked for anyone suffering from Gerd related swallowing issues?

[@cynthiamartinez3192]

I hope so. Its a good question. I tried these exercises just now. I feel a sudden knot on right throat and a pain in my ear and tender on the right scalp. Maybe thisvhapoebed after carrying grocery bags into the house. I pray you'll heal real soon.🙏🙏

[@dradamfields]

there is more research on diaphragm massage for GERD. People have, literally, gotten off of proton pump inhibitors from abdominal massages. Video coming soon.

[@salvacionchi3270]

I suffering stroke for almost 2 yes & 3months problems swallowing can't talk what exercise fitted for me I have fysphaspia I send you the note they find me matter

[@khalidrashid5632]

Thank you. I will do this exercise for a few days and then comment. I like your presentation and hope it will work for me.

[@dradamfields]

Thanks, Khalid. Do 2 videos per day for a couple weeks and let us know.

[@sujo2341]

@@dradamfields dr adam do you Provide video consultation. I need your help.

[@khadijah564.]

My throat hurts after performing these 😢

[@oppothumbs1]

00:39 1:50 3:00 6:20 10:23

[@sanasheikh9578]

Hey Doctor I think I’ve dysphagia since 2019 can’t hard food without water, choke and etc also these exercises are so hard for me to do. Should I continue? Will it cure my dysphagia? Please help

[@dradamfields]

Hi Sana, I can't promise a cure. However, I think you should continue. Especially get into the posterior digastric muscle and a lot of relaxation. This can take a long time.

[@mohammadfazal6088]

Hmm are you fine now?

[@sanasheikh9578]

@@mohammadfazal6088 I didn’t continue for more than 1 month. It’s much better than before Alhamdulillah but not cured

[@lifestylewithnayab3942]

@@sanasheikh9578 was your swallowing problem related to GERD?

[@aaniyasayyed5169]

Hi.. I'm Aaniya (a Singer from India)..now i'm facing a problem with muscle tensed since 3 months. Please help me to recover..i can't able to sing ..please help..

[@suhailiariffin7294]

Is it normal to have sleep apnea after thyroidectomy?

[@dradamfields]

I could see there being a problem with some scar tissue after the surgery

[@suhailiariffin7294]

@@dradamfields will these exercises help to heal? Or maybe voice training or meditation?

[@PaladinCape]

7:02 'oh i love it' god damn doc xD

[@bluebutterfly4296]

Is it normal to spit afterwards just curious?

[@jenniferburgess8666]

The open mouth exercises make me gag. And I find it very hard to swallow on demand. Is that just normal for beginners?

[@dradamfields]

Yes, it just showed what you need to work on. keep it up, Jennifer. You're doing great.

[@foresforescic5513]

Voli te Nenad,( Nešo)

[@michaelwirth6843]

I guess every woman on earth watching his videos has fallen in love with him.

[@okidoki878]

Nope I don’t atrackt to American type man

[@michaelwirth6843]

@@okidoki878 Boring people live in small mental boxes.

[@enthuzias3913]

@@okidoki878 what?

[@janehastings7627]

Nope

[@6angels451]

Feel the love , feel the happy lol

[@Antydemokrata]

Could you help me? I have very strong swallowing problems...

[@dradamfields]

Try 2 videos/day and, if you still need help, let's do a Zoom call www.fieldsfamilychiro.com

[@Antydemokrata]

@@dradamfields ok, big thank You

[@nayabaamir847]

@@Antydemokrata how r u now?

[@melihekinci7758]

6:05 flirty look

[@dradamfields]

Gotta perfect the flirty looks ; )

[@jburghau]

@@dradamfields what a great response.

[@sankako6075]

Adam...apple......im gone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dradamfields]

: )

[@Timetravel1111]

8:01 what are we doing?

[@METRI.A]

You look you could save us from mayham😂

[@dradamfields]

Saving the world one video at a time : )

[@skyclad89]

Added benefit to these videos: your turkey wobble neck will slowly disappear!!🙏😂

[@psychiatricaide2017]

what a sweet man.

[@dradamfields]

Ahhh...thank you!

[@akril4995]

,🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@dradamfields]

You are most welcome!

[@chOcatz]

Im sorry but the girl looks rose (90 days fiance)

[@ntlwill2588]

If you have a dirty mind don’t watch this

[@dradamfields]

Check your yourself before your wreck yourself ; )

[@frozzytango9927]

So fake

[@dradamfields]

Hi Frozzy, I love constructive criticism. If you are willing to add some color to your comment, it would give us something to work with.