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Muscle tension dysphonia is a change in the sound or feel of your voice due to excessive muscle tension in and around the voice box. This can include the vocal folds and the other accessory muscles of the larynx.
- Can you sing with muscle tension dysphonia?
- What muscle increases tension in the vocal folds?
- How do you get rid of muscle tension dysphonia?
- Should you have tension while singing?
Can you sing with muscle tension dysphonia?
Muscle tension dysphonia is a highly variable condition. The most common symptom of primary MTD is a change in voice quality, ranging from mild to severe and it is often associated with pain or discomfort while speaking. The voice can be affected during speaking, singing or both.
What muscle increases tension in the vocal folds?
Vocal ligament: The vocal ligament is composed of:Body: The vocal fold body is composed of the thyroarytenoid muscle. This muscle helps close the glottis and regulate tension of vocal fold during speaking and/or singing. The medial portion of this muscle is also called “vocalis muscle.”
How do you get rid of muscle tension dysphonia?
- Voice therapy — This is the most common treatment for MTD. It may include resonant voice techniques and massage.
- Botox injections — Botox is sometimes used along with voice therapy to get the voice box to stop spasms.
Should you have tension while singing?
A loose jaw and flexible tongue is important to good singing. The tighter your jaw, the tighter the sound — and the tighter your tongue, the more difficult it is to make your song understood.
