Why Is Muscle Tension Dysphonia Happening to Me?

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What is muscle tension dysphonia or MTD for short? What are muscle tension dysphonia treatment options? What is muscle tension dysphonia recovery time? What are dysphonia symptoms? How to deal with muscle tension dysphonia pain? In this video, I am answering these questions and more. By learning how MTD voice disorder develops, you will understand what MTD voice therapy should look like. What muscle tension dysphonia exercises should you do? Does muscle tension dysphonia massage work? What about MTD voice exercises or mindfulness? You will find your answers here.
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[@healthyvoicetips]

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[@JenMcPherson]

Some advice/thoughts for other commenters from a fellow MTD sufferer who is finally coming out the other side after several years of recovery. I'm a singer and my MTD came on gradually. At first my voice would occasionally get hoarse and fatigued, and over time it became more frequent. I believe this was caused by a combination of some bad vocal habits (which probably would have remained minor if I didn't use my voice so much) and overuse (singing, vocal teaching and classroom teaching). I felt that something was wrong and I went to an ENT and got diagnosed with MTD. It was great to know that I wasn't just imagining the problem. BUT, knowing I had MTD ended up also hugely escalating the problem because I was constantly worrying about it. I saw two speech pathologists and did all the exercises they set me (which included strengthening exercises and also exercises to relearn how to resonate healthily). I quit my job to take time to heal. I did daily meditation, yoga, speech exercises, eucalyptus steaming and massage. I was being so diligent but I was stressed about my voice every single day. I felt like I didn't know how to talk properly anymore, let alone sing. My constant anxiety about my vocal health ended up being the main hurdle to recovery. In my case, I had to learn to let go of worry and perfectionism. I had to learn to be okay if my voice was fatigued. I had to learn to be okay if my singing voice didn't sound as good as I wanted it to. I had to learn with being okay if my throat felt a bit tense. It was very difficult! I've only felt this shift in mindset in the past 6 months, but already my voice is a lot better; the less I cared about how I sounded, the better it got. I am still healing from this problem but I am so much better than I have been for the past 3 years. Just know that if you're feeling helpless, frustrated or defeated: I've been there! Katarina H has been a great resource. My speech therapists were great. If you're a singer you may enjoy the Visceral Voice podcast, I learned a lot about vocal health and anatomy. Hope you can all find what works for you, wishing you the best!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you Jen for your comment. I really appreciate your insight because you know how it really feels on the inside. I only know from people like you. I am very aware of the fact that mindset and emotions greatly affect our voices and therefore, my program includes that part too. I am happy to hear that you are doing well. And by the way, I know Christine from the Visceral Voice podcast very well. She taught me a lot about releasing tension manually.

[@JenMcPherson]

@@healthyvoicetips Thanks Katarina. I feel like your videos comprehensively cover all elements of recovery. My speech therapy ended up being quite costly and it could be prohibitive for some people, so I love that you are sharing your knowledge on this platform for anyone to utilise. I just enjoy doing the exercises with you! I also love how you emphasise that there is no one path and that all the treatments go hand in hand, eg for a long time I thought vocal rest would be enough, but I actually needed to pair that with focusing more on the corrective exercises. Then I was frustrated when the corrective exercises weren't 100% 'fixing' me, but I needed to change my mindset as well. Love your work. And thanks to you and Christine for helping us and empowering us!

[@brianconnolly8246]

Your comment is more helpful to me than you know, thank you.

[@varuniravinder8580]

All your videos are very helpful to me. I can’t afford to miss them. Looking forward for your video on mindful exercises in the near future. Hopefully very soon. Once again, can’t thank you enough 🙏

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am very happy that you find the video helpful! If you have any questions, please ask.

[@lithium_9062]

Me also I think. My throat is probably sore all the time but worse after speaking or having to speak loud . I dread phone calls and if I push on my Adam’s apple I can feel pain . 2 years struggling with this. ENT said it was vocal hyperfunction and to get speech and language therapy… he made no big deal about it but it’s a big deal to me! I’ll try these fairly simple exercises and hope for the best. Thanks Katarina

[@healthyvoicetips]

Vocal hyperfunction is a different way to say functional dysphonia so very similar to MTD (even though you may not have that diagnosis). And the solution is voice therapy so I highly recommend finding a good voice therapist. I know that ENTs often downplay the voice issues but I completely understand how difficult vocal problems are! Your problem is real, I get it!

[@masimataitoga5544]

Hi Katarina...I love your videos...I have been dealing with mtd since I was little...as a child of an abusive alcoholic I learned to keep quiet and when I did speak, I was so nervous my voice would be full of tension. It took me some time to understand my disorder as it was "my normal" and I coped with it until adulthood and my vocal load as a teacher reached a tipping point after a combo of laryngitis and a series of traumatic events. I was misdiagnosed and was a "mystery" to most laryngologists as they did not believe that I knew that anxiety and trauma played a large role. I was finally properly diagnosed by a doc who is one of the founders of the spasmodic dysphonia association...not only did he properly diagnose my MTD, he knew exactly which muscles were overactive and over compensating....it was the omohyoid muscles. He proved it by injecting a tiny amount of botox into each omohyoid and in 2 days I had no tension and a clear voice. But I have not done botox since as I don't want that route of using a band aid. Any tips for tension of the omohyoids? I am also starting somatic therapy to try and put my nervous system into a more relaxed state. Thanks so much.

[@kimberlywpugh]

You are spot on in this explanation! You have a gift and a heart for helping this disorder🤗Miss you!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Nice to hear from you!!! I miss you too!

[@MichaelHebbes]

Nice to see more info on this out there. I'm not positive I have MTD but my voice has been sore for at least a decade mainly from just teaching guitar and talking excessively. I have done backup singing in the last few years (completely just ignoring the pain response). I've spent thousands on resonant voice therapy with a pathologist, paid about a thousand bucks total for laryngeal massages, vocal rest and singing lessons to almost no success. Also the ENT have said my chords don't have any polyps/nodes ETC! Very frustrating. Will definitely be all over this channel. Thankyou

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Michael, I am very sorry to hear that you have not found the right solution for you yet. Let me know if you have any questions. And you can also check out my resources for people with MTD here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/

[@karenlyle322]

Great video!!!😀

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you Karen. I am glad that the video spoke to you!

[@perrywong4212]

Super informative, thank you for sharing!

[@healthyvoicetips]

My absolute pleasure!

[@tirakelker-mason8094]

Thank you so much for your videos. I had a stroke 4 years ago and developed muscle tension dysphonia. I originally couldn’t speak but speech therapy helped a lot. I found your page last year and the improvements to my voice is remarkable. I still have challenges but my voice has greatly improved. Thank you so much, I watch your videos and practice everything you share.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am so happy that you are finding the information helpful. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts. I wish you all the best and of course, if you have questions, just ask.

[@alphonseiannacone]

What is the best therapy for mtd

[@alinowak2619]

Very good explanation. You have a great channel

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you very much!

[@Sigildollarsign]

thanks for all the help.

[@Sigildollarsign]

after ENT and endoscopy, couldnt get clear diagnosis from them. 3yrs dealing with MTD, I am confident this is the cause of daily tension and strain.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with a vocal issue. If you have any questions, let me know.

[@popbrud]

Dear Katarina! Thank you so much for this video. As you know, I recognise everything you talk about. I've dealt with MTD for many years. In the last few months however I've been getting so much better. Partly from talking to you and applied your knowledge (meditation FTW!) but also by going to vocal massage, and working on my whole body. What also is helping me is strengthening my Transverse Abdominis. I didn't know it was weak, but it was. I had used my Rectus Abdominis instead, creating too much pressure (also RA is a fight or flight-muscle which can trigger parts of our brain to be in a too tense state - thus creating a spiral of becoming more and more tense and scared. I think I told you I became afraid of my won voice. I belive this has been part of that). Finding the trans.abs and use them more efficiently has been…wow! For ME!!! As you say, it’s different for everyone. Thank you again! :-)

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Elisabeth, so nice to hear from you again. And so happy to hear that you are doing better. I love your reference to RA and TA. It is so true and it plays such an important role for many people. I just talked about the same topic in our coaching call yesterday to one of the members. So important! Keep me posted on how you are doing!

[@abdalwhabalzobairi5988]

How many time talked to get better ??

[@chrisctlr]

Wow, just saw an ENT doc, and that's exactly how I felt. He said everything looked good. He did see evidence of acid reflux damage near my vocal cords, but the vocal cords themselves looked fine. But I know something is wrong, because I have no range, no freedom, in my speaking, like I used to have.

[@chrisctlr]

You have described perfectly what I have. I need help!

[@stevegribble3790]

I'm exactly the same, just don't know what to do, my throat is fine all clear, but my voice just won't come out.

[@healthyvoicetips]

It is a very common scenario what you are describing. Unfortunately! I suggest that you try voice therapy as a trial therapy. If that helps, you know that it is the way to go.

[@johndennis7764]

I'm the same from SOMATIC SYMPTOM DISORDER CONVERSION DISORDER. TRAPPED EMOTION, EXPRESSION, IT CAUSES A RANGE OF TERRIBLE SYMPTOMS. 😥 DEBILITATED FROM IT😥

[@hypersonic8280]

I have MTD caused by acid reflux. My Speech Therapist told me that the muscles tense up and become over-reactive as a guarding mechanism to stop acid getting in your lungs. It's also something to note that reflux can happen while you're asleep, something known as silent reflux, which causes reflux laryngitis (another fun condition that I've dealt with on top of MTD). It's important to get your reflux under control or speech therapy will only be a temporary fix. With MTD it's super important to remove the causative factor to reduce the risk of relapse and damage.

[@RemainForeverHealthy]

Very helpful for singers

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for your comment!

[@JordanBlueman]

I developed MTD pretty rapidly after catching COVID about 7 months ago. I've been in speech therapy for 3-4 months trying to get my singing back and it feels like I've lost a part of myself. I'm trying really hard to let go of that emotional distress but it's very difficult for me

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with MTD and that you are feeling this way. You re absolutely right that this journey can feel difficult and long. I hope that you have a good support around you. Let me know if you have any questions.

[@nani9197]

It's been very tough having MTD for a year now. My whole life changed. I can't socialize like I used to and be there for my loved ones like I used to. I feel very stuck in my life. I cant speak a sentence without my voice cutting of because my pitch changes constantly. The simplest things are the toughest for me like ordering food I stopped doing that it causes me so much anxiety. MTD sure has made me a quiet person . I used to be loud and outgoing. I hope I can be myself again after going to therapies .

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am very sorry to hear what you are going through. Are you working with a voice therapist?

[@nani9197]

@@healthyvoicetips starting next week😊

[@mark-147]

Hi Nani, any improvements since your comment?

[@nani9197]

@@mark-147hi I’ve improved much more . I realize when I feel like people are watching/ looking at me , it gets bad. It’s still there but I feel like I’m getting better.

[@lilbubbychild]

Hi there, I have strained my voice doing voiceover work for my job. I am concerned I may have ended my career because I can’t even talk for more than a few words without pain. I am wondering I will ever be able to return to doing voices because I have to put a little strain on them to make different characters. Do you think there is hope? Thank you!!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Absolutely! Vocal pain is not a life sentence. I would recommend having your voice evaluated by a laryngologist. Because you are a professional voice user, you should have good contacts with a laryngologist anyway.

[@kovacrea7895]

I was diagnosed with MTD a little over two years ago by a team of doctors at Vanderbilt. For those of you unfamiliar with it, it's ironically located in Music City USA (Nashville, TN). They see a ridiculous amount of patients for voice-related issues. My "hardware" was reviewed and everything checked out fine. The recommended treatment was, and still is, botox. Any questions beyond that were, and continue to be, met with, "we don't know why you're experiencing this...it just happens." It's been an incredibly frustrating journey and I dread going anywhere near that hospital or speaking with any of the doctors there. Finding Katarina's KZbin channel provided me with more information (and oddly compassion) than that entire team of doctors. I'm working my way through her videos now and then I'll be able to formulate the next step. Hope to connect with you soon, Katarina, and please continue providing this invaluable service to others.

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am so sorry to hear that you did not get compassion and attention that you deserve. I am glad that you found my videos helpful. For people with MTD, there is so much that can be done. There must be a good voice specialist in your neighbourhood. Sometimes, it takes time to find them! I wish you all the best and if you have any questions, let me know.

[@TheAlikhan2010]

very very useful vedio ....plz do a vedio on after effect and precaution surgery vcal cord polyp

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am glad you found it useful. I am not sure I can make a video on your suggested topic as I do not have enough experience in that area. I am not a surgeon or an ENT doctor.

[@sqsuziq]

Hello and thank you for this video. I believe I suffer from this very issue. I stumbled on your video after watching some Shania Twain music videos and, curious about where she’s been lately, noticed one video talking about her voice issues. Oddly enough (or divinely arranged for me to see this), I have suffered with voice issues for nearly two decades. I honestly believe it’s related to having Patulous Eustachian Tube dysfunction and Superior Canal Dehiscence… both, inner ear issues that produce very loud, internal noises. These, in turn, can result in forming very bad habits concerning breathing and talking to try to “quiet” or lesson the internal noises, i.e. loud breathing, loud voicing, loud heartbeat. Fast forward to now, and I KNOW I’m dealing with this as I have many of the sensations you described: tightness, throat tension, feeling of lump, odd vocalization, fatigue in talking…. Side note, I used to be a singer. Unfortunately,not anymore. Do you know of a correlation between the aforementioned ear issues and this? Thank you so much!

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear about your medical and voice issues. I am not aware of any correlations but I believe that everything in our bodies is connected so there is probably some connection. However, I would not self-diagnose because there are other voice issues that can sound or feel the same and be something different. I would recommend visiting a laryngologist who can help with the diagnosis and solutions.

[@chunoist]

Thank you for creating so many useful videos. Do you accept patients for vocal therapy? Where do you live?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for your very kind words. I am glad that you are finding the videos helpful. That is my goal. I don't offer individual sessions any more but I am running an online group coaching program. You can check out this page for more information about this program: how2improvesinging.mykajabi.com/vocal-freedom-system

[@Samsaraindo]

I have been struggling with what I suspect is MTD for 2 years. It was caused after a cold and laryngitis that happened while I also had massive vocal demands at work along with acid reflux. Since that time, I have seen multiple doctors, got 3 laryngoscpies, 1 vocal stroboscopy, and 1 endoscopy. I have addressed the acid reflux by changing my diet, so I am no longer sounding hoarse. My voice sounds clear but there is still alot of pain and tight ess when I speak, especially on the phone but much less in person. I also tried speech language therapy for 4 weeks but it did not help. I am not sure where to go from now. I have no damage to my vocal chords per the multiple scopes I received.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Pain is a complex phenomenon. Reducing vocal pain requires different types of exercises, not physical exercises. They are more in the realm of mindfulness and cognitive strategies, like learning about how human bodies perceive pain and what affects your pain. Here is a resource with some information about pain and how we perceive it: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/pain It's a good start. Let me know if you have questions.

[@carljung7807]

Thank you for this amazing video and explanation. My question - is full recovery possible?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, it is absolutely possible to live a full life with MTD.

[@LJMTX]

I’ve struggled with Laryngeal Dystonia for most of my adult life. Almost a year ago it got much worse and My voice has been hoarse since November 2020. Sounds like I have laryngitis. Ive seen 5 specialists including a voice therapist that ruled out all other conditions so I know it’s MTD and it hasn’t gotten better. Not having my voice has made life very difficult. 😢

[@healthyvoicetips]

Thank you for sharing your story here. I can feel your frustrations and hardship of not having a voice that you deserve!

[@nani9197]

I understand ... my life has been so tough without having a voice... the simplest things are the most difficult.

[@christina_deva]

After a year of good progress in recovery from MTD, a severely psychologically impactful experience, over singing and acid reflux brought my tension back. The tension though is often created due to the permanent pain felt, wether using the voice or not (using voice just makes it worse) that compromises the voice as well as Globus. I was wondering wether you know of any exercises to eliminate globus, and what globus is, and how can we locate where the pain is coming from within the anatomy of the thoat. I was told my vocal folds and larynx are fine but I can’t figure out wether the pain is pharyngeal, or underneath the vocal folds. All I know it the swallowing interferes with the pain.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Christina, I am so sorry to hear that you were dealing with that problem. How are you feeling now? In respond to your question "What is a globus?" Globus Pharyngeus (“Globus”) is the medical term for the sensation of a lump in the throat, where no true lump exists. This lump is felt in the adam's apple region of the throat. It is often associated with a voice difficulty (Dysphonia). Of course, I would be happy to help you to release this sensation and feel free and healthy again. You can check out my website for more free and paid resources: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/ Or click this link to find the best resources for your right now: www.videoask.com/f29qvomo8

[@sart1973]

Hi!! Thanks so much for all your useful videos; I’m so grateful! I have recently been diagnosed with MTD which did not come as a surprise to me. I wonder, should I stop singing freely while I am managing this? I love singing but I’m worried about halting progress if I keep singing using my old harmful ways.

[@healthyvoicetips]

It depends. If singing is really uncomfortable and it hurts, then don't do it for a while. But if you still enjoy singing, try to incorporate techniques that you are using for rebuilding your voice into singing.

[@sart1973]

@@healthyvoicetips thank you! I appreciate you taking the time to respond. I haven’t actually started therapy with a SLP yet as it is a financial investment we need to save up for but rereading my post sounds like I have been doing it; sorry for the confusion. I feel like I use my throat muscles to regulate airflow rather than my diaphragm, especially when attempting higher notes. If I feel strain but still want to sing would humming be ok to protect the larynx? Without a plan from a SLP do you have any advice for me? I’ve watched a bunch of your videos and if there’s a few key ones I should focus on I’d love to know. Also, would your online program be useful to me? Thanks for all you do!

[@justinemay9595]

I have been struggling with MTD for about a year now; the ENT told me that there is a lot of tightness in the muscles under my chin and in my neck. Apart from this, I have pretty bad TMJ in my jaw as well as Eustachian Tube Dysfunction, which both create a lot of pressure and tightness around my head. I was wondering, could these be contributing to my neck muscle tightness, and would it be worth doing exercises to loosen my jaw and get rid of sinus pressure? Thank you so much, your videos are wonderful!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, absolutely! Everything is connected in our bodies so TMJ problems can definitely influence your vocal function. In MTD usually the tension comes from other body parts, not just from your larynx. It manifests in the larynx but the source can be very remote!

[@MultiEthiolove]

I have also been dealing with MTD for more than a year now. A couple of days ago, a friend of mine from India suggested I check out youtube videos on Throat chakra. The first day I listened to it, 5 mins in to the audio, I was actually caught by a surprise, because of the instant relive I felt. My MTD was sever right before that, I had to take 2 weeks off from work because of it. For the first time in a year I was able to go 2 days without my throat hurting. Now whenever i feel the tension coming back i just put my airpods on and listen to. I also put on my airpods over night and listen to it. Hope this help and let me know if it actually works for you. I have been doing this for only 4 days now, will continue to do it and hope for the best.

[@stevegribble3790]

Yep I've been to E.N.T thought I may have nodules but my throat is all clear, they said it's MTD, I use to sing lovely and clear as me and my brother sing alot of Everly Brothers etc, now I feel like my throat is so tight and I'm sing flat in places..Its crazy even talking my voice just doesn't come out, or its up and down or cracks...aaahhhh

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry to hear that you are dealing with a voice problem. Do you have a plan or at least a few exercises to deal with the issue?

[@cherylwellerakammelola]

Steve Gribble, I can relate. My singing voice is fine in the upper ranges but my chest voice both singing and speaking is cracking and gruff. I'm waiting on an appointment with a voice specialist, hopefully soon

[@nani9197]

The same thing is happening to me it sucks

[@mariael3504]

I understand that it takes time to relearn vocal technique without straining or muscle tension. But how should I think if I have several stage performances this fall, and I probably won´t be able to solve my straining until then? Thank you in advance!

[@healthyvoicetips]

Good question. You do what you can until then, through the period of performances and then again after. You accept yourself and your voice as they are and you work with what you have right now. So, probably you will need more warm up time, more vocal rest time, more hydration, more sleep, avoiding overuse (e.g. skipping after performance parties) and more mindfulness. You accept that tension will be still there when you perform. If you have a functional problem (not structural confirmed by an ENT), then you know that you are not harming your voice by using it.

[@mariael3504]

@@healthyvoicetips okay, thank you. This calms me down a bit! So if a doctor says that there isn’t anything pathologic with my vocal cords, I won’t damage them by singing the way I do and straining while doing it?

[@iseanica]

Thank you for the video! I was diagnosed with mtd and a phonatory gap. But I usually have tension only on one side of my throat, is this possible for mtd? I always have tension on the right side, it goes all the way up to my tounge and soft palate. The other side feels relaxed most of the time, and that's confusing.

[@healthyvoicetips]

Yes, it is confusing how people perceive tension. It's different for everyone. Feeling tension only on one side is more common that feeling it on both sides equally. So, the answer is yes, it is possible.

[@iseanica]

@@healthyvoicetips oh, good! I was worried that my tension was caused by something else and not just mtd because it was one-sided. Thank you very much for your answer, it helped a lot!

[@akashsharmaa16]

I have learning from my trainer. Its been a month, i am doing stretches and breathing exercises and next month we will be starting working on voice, i can feel the ease around my throat now but the lump and the pain(little) still feels there on the left side. How can i remove it. Will it be solved in the voice part of the therapy ? Pls tell

[@healthyvoicetips]

Pain and discomfort usually don't go away immediately. It is normal to feel pain and discomfort even though you are doing all the exercises. Be patient and trust the process.

[@user-ox7sp1om5c]

This problem MTD is not known in 3rd world as i expered it here in Algeria , i v been sufuring during almost a year and now i v started with ortophonia , but should i not speek at all ? And what time exercices gives results ?

[@reesingu964]

Hello Katarina, I see that you have an online coaching program. Does that program specifically address MTD? The website shows it addresses tension, but doesn't specifically say MTD, so I just wanted to make sure. Also, would it make sense to get diagnosed with MTD (and see if it's primary or secondary) before registering for the program? I've "self-diagnosed" by watching all your videos describing my issue, but I also understand the importance of getting the right professionals to validate any concern. I've seen an ENT once already, who told me he didn't feel anything worrisome when palpating my neck - he gave me a steroid and antiobiotic in case it was a muscle strain or infection; but with no success. The pain/discomfort has actually increased in the last week or so since. I am scheduled to see my PCP and the same ENT again, but they are booked out for a few more weeks - and I just don't want to keep dealing with this discomfort :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Ree, thank you for your question. Yes, the program is for people who experience vocal tension, strain or pain and most people in the program have the diagnosis of MTD. However, it is not necessary to have the diagnosis. There are other situations that manifest as vocal tension. It really depends on the ENT you visit. Getting a diagnosis of MTD is a long process and sometimes it cannot be confirmed by stroboscopy so many people don't have the official diagnosis but have most likely a condition that falls into that category. I would highly recommend that you speak to a laryngologist (and have your voice evaluated with a stroboscopy) to eliminate other causes. Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@Mousy1603]

Is Spasmodic Dysphonia the same as MTD? Could you share videos specific to SD please and ways to help make the voice better. Having SD has made the simplest things so difficult :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

Spasmodic dysphonia is very different from MTD. The cause of SD is different and therefore, some exercises that I am sharing on this channel may be helpful but they will not cure SD. I don't have expertise in SD so I will not post videos on this topic. I am sorry I could not be more helpful.

[@raphaelphin663]

It’s really upsetting , sometimes my voice is so blocked and others it’s a little bit easier to speak , but I’m so nervous cause I have school presentation next week and I don’t know how my voice is gonna be , or how am I going to speak louder

[@healthyvoicetips]

Raphael, I hear you. Many people with vocal issues are worried about their voice and how it will work throughout the day, next week or in the future. Try to use some mindfulness exercises to calm your body down, for example visualize yourself being successful when giving the presentation.

[@raphaelphin663]

@@healthyvoicetips ohh, yeah I’m gonna try it , thank you so much for the reply!

[@zeldathomas5196]

I still can sing, will I continue to sing, I'm always hoarse. I do your excercise and steam

[@healthyvoicetips]

:) great

[@sunilkunchikorve7868]

Hii mam, I'm singer but since from 2 to 3 years I'm not able to sing properly it looks like something very tight which not letting me sing and it pains and voice also not same and melodious which it was be but I want to sing again like my past days pls help me 😢😢

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am very sorry to hear that you are dealing with this vocal issue. If interested, you can check out my website for more free and paid resources here: www.vocalfreedomsystem.com/ Or click this link to find the best resources for your right now: www.videoask.com/f29qvomo8

[@abdalwhabalzobairi5988]

Me , I have diagnosed MTD but there is no professional voice therapy in my country 💔.. could U help me and share with me some of videos that can I learn voice exercises and any thing that can help me ti get better plz ..

[@abdalwhabalzobairi5988]

I have treated with PPI and antibiotics (azithromycin 500mg ) And prednisolone , but this days I don not take any thing except PPI ..

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am very sorry to hear about your vocal troubles. My whole channel is made for people who experience vocal tension like in MTD.

[@alexdannunzio2517]

Does anyone know how to overcome MTD? This horrible thing that is so hard for these doctors to diagnose. 3 months ago I woke up with this. I lost my job and my social life from not being able to speak. Anyone who has a success story; how do you over come this? Who helped you? Any advice thank you.

[@healthyvoicetips]

What have you tried? What works for you right now?

[@AlexDelfont]

Look up John Sarno's book The Mind Body Prescription and Steve Ozanichs The Great Pain Deception

[@nani9197]

This is happening to me too. How's it going for you now?

[@bddybdz]

Does anyone have pain deep inside like behind the tongue? Problems with Hypopharynx ? Like stabbing pains that give you goosebumps so painful :( I haven’t found anyone with my symptoms and am wondering if it is MTD :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

Have you been to an ENT to rule out any medical issues?

[@bddybdz]

@@healthyvoicetips the doctor that did the Endoscopy saw that my hypopharynx is extremely sensitive.. But the ENT didn’t see anything ‘weird’ … And I’m still suffering with so much pain and problems eating..waking up by choking :(

[@tanimkhanproduction8432]

How to loud my voice?

[@healthyvoicetips]

Check out my other videos on this topic.

[@official4852]

I have a hoarseness voice problem for 6 months... My original voice comes only when doing physical activities. I have been taking several treatments but not yet perfect. Help me madam

[@healthyvoicetips]

What have you tried so far that is helping?

[@official4852]

@@healthyvoicetips 1)15 days voice rest and infection tablets tacking 2)vocal hygiene 3)open mouth exercises.. I am following... Help me what's the solution?

[@chunoist]

Me

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Diana, sorry to hear that you are dealing with MTD. Are there any questions I can answer for you?

[@sawandutta]

ME

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry to hear Sawan. Do you have a plan how to deal with it?

[@hiccups6]

Me :(

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that!!! Do you have a plan how to deal with your MTD?

[@leenachristi8679]

Me !

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that. What are you doing that is helping?

[@leenachristi8679]

@@healthyvoicetips I am working with a Speech Therapist here in Singapore.

[@leenachristi8679]

She’s helping me with Vocal Chord Tension with all SOVT Exercises but I have tension in many other places after being a victim of a Car Accident

[@leenachristi8679]

Also Acid Reflux. Thank you 🙏🏼, your Videos are really helpful too

[@leenachristi8679]

@@healthyvoicetips GM Katarina, Yes, the Speech Theraphy does help. Need to fix my Acid Reflux. Been on PPIs for a while now. That’s been more of a pain than help :(

[@zeldathomas5196]

Everything you say is me

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue. Do you have a plan to deal with it?

[@ChangedWayz]

me

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Jose, sorry to hear that you are dealing with MTD. If you have any questions, let me know.

[@ChangedWayz]

@@healthyvoicetips thanks Katarina. I will write down some questions that i have been thinking. Thank you so much. btw just wanted to share that i have quit smoking and drinking a couple weeks ago!

[@kevinkevin3897]

Me

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Kevin, sorry to hear that you are having troubles with your voice. If you have any specific questions I could answer, let me know.

[@m.reynolds9663]

ME

[@healthyvoicetips]

I completely understand what you are going through but know that you are not alone and there is a solution for everyone!

[@varuniravinder8580]

Me

[@healthyvoicetips]

Sorry to hear that you have to deal with a vocal issue!

[@jonalynonza5518]

Me

[@healthyvoicetips]

Hi Jonalyn, I am sorry to hear that. If you have any questions, let me know.

[@ianminnett4001]

ME

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with this issue. Do you have a plan to deal with it?

[@lovingallthroughmusic]

ME

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am sorry to hear that you are dealing with MTD

[@abigailchamling2442]

Me

[@healthyvoicetips]

I am very sorry to hear that you are dealing with voice issues. Do you have a plan to work towards a better voice?