It is not a pleasant feeling to have a tight throat, and it can even be frightening to experience.There are many ways to relax your throat, like giving yourself a massage or practicing deep breathing.If you experience pain for more than 2 weeks, you should see a doctor.
Step 1: Lift your facial muscles and relax your throat.
Lifting is similar to smiling but not to an extreme degree.When you sing, aim to keep your cheeks lifted using your zygomatic muscles.For as long as you can sing, keep this facial position.Strengthening the zygomatic muscles will help you put less pressure on your throat.
Step 2: Lift your soft palate with a soft inhale.
Every time you inhale, start to incorporate a very gently "k" sound.This doesn't need to be audible to anyone around you, but adding the sound as you inhale will lift the soft palate and lower the larynx, which in turn helps keep your throat more open than it normally would be.If you make a hard "k" sound, it will be heard by those around you.If you do that, it will make your throat tenser and restrict your breathing.
Step 3: Keep your throat open while you sing scales.
When you are singing scales and changing register, it is a good time to close your throat.Lift your cheeks and release any tension in your neck, shoulders, and throat as you approach each register change.If you want to engage other parts of your body, focus on your ribs, intercostal muscles, and lungs.Reducing the tension in your throat will keep you from hurting it while singing.If you consistently have trouble with a closed throat when you hit the higher register, it may be related to the way your larynx is moving.If this is the case for you, you should meet with a vocal instructor to get some one-on-one training to help resolve the issue.
Step 4: If you want to practice breathing in new positions, move your larynx side-to-side.
Put your hand on the side of your throat and gently push it to the other side.Take 2 to 3 slow breaths, then move the larynx to the other side, and take another couple of deep breaths.The exercise helps open up your throat so that you can breathe easier.
Step 5: When you are anxious, practice deep breathing.
It can be an uncomfortable sensation to get a lump in your throat when you are anxious.If you notice that your body is starting to tense up, take a few minutes to do some deep breathing exercises.Your windpipe will expand and your throat will relax as you take in deep, slow breaths.For 4 counts, close your eyes and breathe in through your nose.Hold that breath in for another 4 counts and then exhale through your mouth.The air entering and exiting your body is what you should focus on.
Step 6: When you exhale, tension is released when you inhale.
It is common to take in a deep breath and then release your shoulders on the exhale.This can make your anxiety worse.Try to keep your neck and shoulders relaxed when you inhale.It is possible to keep your throat open and relaxed even when you are at your desk or working all day.You can take your attention away from your throat by focusing on your shoulders.It can be given an opportunity to relax.
Step 7: Roll your neck from one side to the other.
To relieve that feeling of tightness, stretch your neck muscles.Roll your neck to the side and hold it there for 5 seconds, then roll it forward, and then backwards, each time holding the pose.When you start to feel your throat relax, repeat this 5 to 10 times.You should stop stretching if you feel any pain.You should feel a pull in your neck, but don't feel any pain.
Step 8: Warm up your muscles with an exercise.
A great way to release stress is to start moving the lump in your throat.Your mind should be focused on what the rest of your body is doing, as you will be forced to take deep breaths of air.Take a 10 to 20 minute walk around the block, hit the gym, or run up and down a few flights of stairs after you feel your throat start to tense up.
Step 9: Warm up
Overuse is a real threat for people who perform, give speeches, or talk on the phone all day.Scales, tongue trills, and tongue twisters are used to warm up your vocal cords.If you don't warm up your muscles first, you're more likely to hurt yourself.Warming up to keep your throat in tip-top shape is the same thing as using your voice.
Step 10: Relax by stretching your jaw and throat.
Put your finger on your Adam's apple.Start to yawn and notice how your throat is moving.sigh "ah" at whatever vocal range comes out naturally as you exhale from the yawn.This exercise is repeated 5 times, each time focusing on inhaling and sighing to release the yawn.Your throat muscles will release tension as you open your throat.
Step 11: Relax your jaw and throat with a chin massage.
The bottom of your chin should be exposed if you tilt your head up.Put your middle and index fingers under your chin.In small circles, massage the area.Do it for 30 to 60 seconds.As you massage your chin and jaw, make sure to keep your tongue out of your mouth.
Step 12: You can get a neck and throat massage.
While you can massage parts of your throat and neck yourself, a professional will be able to reach areas that you cannot and find problem areas.If you want to take good care of your body, schedule a massage once every month and enjoy it.Dehydration after a massage is a must.Your body releases toxins when you get a massage, and your kidneys need hydration to flush those toxins out of your body.
Step 13: Don't use your voice all day.
If you tend to get a tight throat or feel like it is wearing down, take whatever opportunities you can to rest your voice.Don't sing in the car on your way to work, avoid going to loud places where you have to shout to be heard, and use microphones when you can speak to large groups.It might be worthwhile to meet with a voice coach if you work in an industry where you are constantly using your voice and your throat feels strained.They could give you some tips on how to rest your throat.
Step 14: Don't push through when your throat is strained.
If you don't take time to rest, you risk damaging your throat, so you might be tempted to work through your pain.gargling with salt water is one way to avoid yelling.If you have a strained throat, rest it for 1 to 3 days.It is recommended that you rest your voice for 10 minutes every 90 minutes.