Tension release - face, sinuses, jaw, & larynx: What To Do When You Lose Your Voice (video 4 of 5)

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Yes, we're going to do some laryngeal massage in this video! Let's dive in.

0:00 - Welcome to Lesson 4! This is going to be a quick and dirty (but gentle!) tension-release sequence.

0:12 - Forehead and temples.

0:37 - Using the pressure of your pointer fingers to clear the sinuses next to your nose. It can be helpful to hum or buzz here too.

1:26 - Using the pressure of your pointer fingers to clear the sinuses at the center of your eyebrows. It can be helpful to hum or buzz here too.

1:43 - Jaw massages in a circle.

2:01 - Keep in mind that the fibers of your jaw muscles run down and back, so you can draw your hands down in that direction.

2:17 - The first step of laryngeal massage, drawing your hands down the front of your neck.

2:40 - The second step of laryngeal massage, wiggling your larynx side-to-side.

(If you're curious to learn all five steps of laryngeal massage, check out my popular YouTube video about it here:    • Full Laryngeal Massage  . That being said, when you're recovering from having lost your voice, I think it's best to be gentle and just focus on the first two steps.)

2:53 - It's recommended to do this sequence twice a day to notice a reset. And let's add one more exercise for the neck...

3:13 - A final practice for the sub-occipital muscles at the back of the neck.

Have a question or want to share how this is going for you? Leave me a comment - I'd be happy to hear from you!
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Have you been experiencing voice loss? Perhaps because you got sick with COVID-19, RSV, the flu, or another virus. Perhaps because you’re dealing with the ongoing symptoms of long COVID. If you’re struggling with coughing and wheezing, this can lead to a weak voice and trouble sustaining sound or a note. And certainly if you’re experiencing vocal fatigue, tightness, and tension, this training is for you.

Join Elissa Maas Weinzimmer, vocal health educator and founder of Voice Body Connection, for a five video series that will walk you through what to do when you lose your voice. You can use this sequence as a post-COVID vocal health protocol, a voice & immune system reboot, and a daily tension release practice. We’ll cover how to steam your vocal cords, a practice to release lung tension so you can breathe better, a sequence of simple tension release and laryngeal massage exercises, and some gentle humming and vocalizing to get your voice back in shape.

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Disclaimer: The instructor of this video series, Elissa Maas Weinzimmer, is a vocal coach and not a clinician. These videos are not meant to replace clinical treatment, and Elissa is not qualified to diagnose or advise on any medical conditions. These videos are for educational purposes only, to learn tools and techniques that may help you release vocal tension and reduce vocal fatigue. There is no guarantee of results, and if you have any concerns about your voice you are advised to consult a doctor.