How is Voice Therapy Beneficial for Treating Muscle Tension Dysphonia or Even Spasmodic Dysphonia?

When a professional singer (or just any voice user) complains about vocal problems, the reason may be that they are suffering from either vocal cord strain or vocal disorder which is known as Muscle Tension Dysphonia.

What is Muscle Tension Dysphonia?

Muscle tension dysphonia is the technical term for stressful or strenuous overuse of the voice, resulting in vocal dysfunction. Over time, untreated MTD may lead to loss of vocal range and throat pain while performing.

What are the symptoms of MTD?

Symptoms of MTD can vary, however the following changes may be observed:

• Difficulty in vocal projection

• Rough or hoarse voice

• Throat pain, especially while performing

• Vocal fatigue

• Sudden changes in pitch

• Diminishing voice quality overall

Evaluation of MTD

To determine if you are suffering from MTD, you need to visit a voice specialist for a proper evaluation. The voice specialist possess specialized and focused training that is necessary for the comprehensive evaluation of one’s voice condition.


Treatment for MTD

The most common treatment for MTD is voice therapy. This alternative form of therapy is a specially designed program that will reduce hoarseness, raspiness and other nasty symptoms associated with such disorders. That can be accomplished via guided changes and not only in vocal behavior, but also by adapting a healthy lifestyle.

At The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, we possess the expertise and experience  needed for effective treatment of either muscle tension dysphonia or even spasmodic dysphonia.

Obtain Natural Treatment for Vocal Cord Damage Caused by Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is the back flow of gastric acid that comes from the stomach, which then meets the esophagus, causing what is known as heartburn.  

What is vocal cord acid reflux? 

Acid reflux disease can cause your throat to become very sore. The throat pain occurs because stomach acid leaves the stomach and rises to the lungs and the esophagus. In this instance, the acid gets mixed with saliva and can affect your vocal anatomy, thus acid reflux will negatively affect the quality of the voice.  This can also cause symptoms like shortness of breath. This is due to a reduction in the intake of air to the lungs, which causes the sufferer to exert more effort in breathing; which then will cause the sufferers’ vocal cords to strain. With that said, if left untreated, the vocal cords could become damaged and that will may permanently affect the quality of your voice. In this instance, your voice may sound deeper, thinner, hoarse and/or raspy.  

Symptoms of vocal cord acid reflux may include:  Heartburn - burning sensations that sometimes spreads to the vocal anatomy

•  Unpleasant taste in the mouth

•  Pain in chest

•   Swallowing difficulty

•  Hoarseness

•  Sore Throat

• Feeling like there is a lump in the throat  

Treatment options for vocal cord acid reflux: 

At The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, their world-renowned voice specialist uses a revolutionary, holistic and non-surgical approach to deal with acid reflux that greatly effects the voice. This method of instruction and treatment gets to the root of the cause, rather than treating solely its symptoms. 

They employ their revolutionary approach to vocal mechanics by lifting the voice off of vocal box and restructuring it to a different set of muscles (the facial muscles). That helps in minimizing the use of the throat, larynx and vocal cords. Along with this, they also employ chosen natural herbs and remedies that will soothe and heal the vocal cords while minimizing and (in most cases) eliminating the burning pain on the vocal anatomy from the effects of the acid reflux. 

For more information about The Royans Institute for Non-Surgical Voice Repair, please email them at: info&vocalscience.com or call them at 416-857-8741