Vocal fatigue from talking

Loud or excessive talking may make these muscles tire. Some people then fall into the unhealthy habit of overusing muscles of the neck to “push” the voice. These little muscles can't fully and consistently do the work of the big muscles of the abdomen and rib areas.

1. Why does my voice get tired after talking?
2. What does vocal fatigue sound like?
3. Is vocal fatigue normal?
4. How long does it take to recover from vocal fatigue?

Why does my voice get tired after talking?

Vocal fatigue can result from overuse of the voice. We often see this in professional voice users – such as teachers, singers, and call center employees. Just like your legs can get tired from running, your voice can get tired when you use it for a long time.

What does vocal fatigue sound like?

Symptoms of vocal fatigue may include: hoarseness; change in laryngeal sensation (tightness, neck muscles aching); increased vocal effort to produce sound; loss of dynamic control (generally soft becomes more difficult); and vocal onsets become discoordinated.

Is vocal fatigue normal?

Vocal fatigue can result from many causes, but when the vocal folds appear normal, fatigue is most often due to muscle tension dysphonia (MTD). MTD is the improper use of laryngeal and extrinsic muscles of the larynx and neck.

How long does it take to recover from vocal fatigue?

Short-term recovery was apparent with 90% recovery within 4-6 hours and full recovery at 12-18 hours.