This highly specialized manual therapy technique is based on the teachings of Walt Fritz. This modality uses very gentle myofascial movements on the mouth, tongue, throat, and abdomen.
Patients may seek this therapy to improve the ability to swallow, or function after a stroke or cancer treatment. Benefits also extend to singers, actors, auctioneers, or podcasters.
For people who use their voice a lot, I liken a vocal treatment to the benefits of an athlete receiving a sports massage. It can reduce the stress caused by the vocal activity, improve pitch or the ability to reach a note, and help in recovery after a strenuous practice/performance.
Benefits of Vocal Therapy include:
- TMJ Disorder
- Reduced inflammation
- Better ability to swallow (possibly as a result of surgery or radiation)
- Vocal fatigue
- Tongue tension
- Jaw pain and cramping
- Breath support issues
- Vocal range and endurance issues
- GERD
- Pressure in the throat region