Vocal Injury
Why Whispering Might Be Hurting Your Voice
When your voice is hoarse or strained, whispering might feel like a gentle, safer alternative to speaking—but is it as harmful as is believed?
Tech-Neck and the Voice: How Posture Impacts Vocal Health
We often talk about how hydration, vocal technique, and rest impact your voice—but have you ever considered your posture?
What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia (MTD)?
Muscle tension dysphonia (MTD) is often described as an achy feeling in the throat, voice fatigue, or loss of vocal endurance. For singers, teachers, speakers, and other vocal professionals, this can be frustrating and very limiting. Voice rest may make the problem worse, making symptoms even more perplexing.
What is Laryngitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
What is a Vocal Polyp: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Recovery
Vocal Cord Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What Are Vocal Cord Nodules, and How Are They Treated?
Understanding Common Vocal Injuries
Are Vocal Injuries caused by bad technique?
Explore the emotional and physical challenges that professional voice users face when dealing with vocal injuries. From self-doubt to the role of technique and contributing factors, discover how understanding the 'vocal perfect storm' can empower singers to protect their vocal health and take proactive measures. Learn why engaging with a laryngologist is a crucial step towards injury prevention and recovery.
Singer’s Tonsillectomy: Tonsil removal for the professional voice user
Tonsillectomy is often framed as low-risk to the voice because it’s not an operation that directly contacts the vocal cords. However, the tonsils sit in the throat, influencing vocal tract shape. The voice can be impacted even if the vocal cords are not the target of the surgery. Tonsils affect the voice when they are present, and scar tissue from tonsillectomy can also therefore affect the voice.
