Our voices are profoundly personal. They’re vital tools and vulnerable expressions of self. It’s no surprise therefore that when the body in under stress, it often manifests in the voice as a variety of issues.

 

The human voice is produced by a complex interaction of muscles across the abdomen, chest, head and neck. Just as a body that’s working hard benefits from sports massage to alleviate tension and discomfort, so vocal massage can be enormously beneficial for those experiencing vocal problems or fatigue. It can be used to accutely address a specific issue, or integrated into a routine to promote good vocal health. In this specialised treatment, we work with all of the muscles involved in the production of the voice through a combination of muscle manipulation, massage and myofascial release. 

 

Conditions it can help with include:

 

• Muscle Tension Dysphonia (hoarseness and recurring voice loss)

• Vocal fatigue

• Globus Pharyngeus (the feeling of a lump in the throat)

• Difficulty Swallowing

• TMJD, including jaw clicking and bruxism (tooth grinding)

• Tongue root tension

• Neck and shoulder aches

• Vocal range and release

 

While some practitioners work from a ‘no pain no gain’ premise,

it’s our firm belief at SpeakEasy that vocal massage needn’t be

painful or unpleasant in order to be impactful. With precision and

care, this very sensitive area can be effectively addressed with

manual therapy that is as relaxing as it is powerful, getting you

back to sounding and feeling like yourself.

 

Whether you’re someone experiencing a specific vocal issue, or a professional voice-user looking to maintain good vocal health, if you feel vocal massage may be beneficial, get in touch. Initial 15-minute online consultations are free to discuss your case and whether manual therapy would be a good fit for you. We look forward to hearing from you.