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Laryngeal Manual Therapy

Vocal health symptoms can arise for singers & professional speakers, such as teachers, lawyers and fitness coaches.

Effective use of your voice is reliant upon the compliant system of muscles that manoeuvre the larynx and good technique. This allows the vocalist to access their full range and maximise their potential..

Laryngeal manual therapy is a highly specialised assessment and treatment protocol that targets the muscles of the vocal system with specificity. Your therapist aims to improve laryngeal mobility and vocal fold closure and reduce the symptoms of:

  • Vocal Fatigue

  • Pain when vocalising

  • Loss of range or upper/lower register

  • Breathy, raspy or hoarse vocal quality

  • Breaks or cracks in the voice

  • Persistent cough

  • Acute Hearing disturbances

  • Difficulty swallowing

  • Muscle Tension Dysphonia

  • Pre-nodular oedema & nodules

  • Globus (lump in the throat sensation)

This treatment approach, paired with thorough assessment of spinal posture & mobility; breathing mechanics, sinus health and abdominal support will maximise the functional elements of your voice.

We work closely with singing teachers, vocal rehab coaches, speech therapists and specialist Ear Nose and Throat consultants to provide a holistic approach to your vocal treatments. This ensures that you have the best team of professionals to support you.

FAQ

Who is Vocal Physio for?

Vocal physiotherapy is for anybody who uses their voice professionally and experiences a high vocal load such as: Singers, public speakers, teachers, coaches, lawyers, presenters.

How can vocal physio help me?

Vocal physio helps to identify the structures that are affecting your ability to create sound, or phonate. You can benefit from vocal physio if you are struggling with the following symptoms.

  • Vocal fatigue

  • Increased effort

  • Loss of vocal range

  • Vocal tension

  • Voice cracking

  • Change in vocal quality - husky, hoarse tones

  • Tongue tension

  • Pain when singing/speaking

Is laryngeal manual therapy painful?

Some soft tissues in the neck and around the larynx can become tight and restrict the mobility of the larynx. The treatment can be tailored to you and does not have to be painful. Applying manual techniques to these structures can be uncomfortable. Your physio will constantly check that you are happy and the treatment isn’t too firm.

How does vocal physio work?

Vocal specialists are trained in how the vocal system works and how professionals use their voice in their respective fields. With this knowledge they are able to restore optimal function to the complex vocal network through manual techniques and rehab exercises.