Cramps in neck
Anne_
Member Posts: 3
Hi everyone,
I have been singing for a while (pretty decently) and never have issues with soreness, hoarseness, etc. As I want to sing more rock style I was considering this course for further improvement of my belting range and getting into compression.
I was trying out the warm up exercises, lip roll, tongue exercise and lah scales. But the exercise routine gave me pretty bad cramps in my neck on both sides just underneath my jaw. (I never had this before when singing, only sometimes after yawning.)
Now I must say I have trouble in general opening my jaw, also at the dentists etc. I have to sort of move my jaw a little forward else the joint is locked. So either opening my mouth this wide or sticking out my tongue for longer durations is causing me problems. I must add though that all my muscles cramp easily as I have exercise intolerance.
Now I am wondering whether the training/workout/course are right for me? Is this a case of just slowly training my muscles and building endurance? Is this something a lot of students struggle with? Or should I do something different? As opening the mouth as wide as possible is the cornerstone of the method this is really having me wondering. I want to learn, but not if it causes me problems...
Thanks a lot in advance!
Anne
I have been singing for a while (pretty decently) and never have issues with soreness, hoarseness, etc. As I want to sing more rock style I was considering this course for further improvement of my belting range and getting into compression.
I was trying out the warm up exercises, lip roll, tongue exercise and lah scales. But the exercise routine gave me pretty bad cramps in my neck on both sides just underneath my jaw. (I never had this before when singing, only sometimes after yawning.)
Now I must say I have trouble in general opening my jaw, also at the dentists etc. I have to sort of move my jaw a little forward else the joint is locked. So either opening my mouth this wide or sticking out my tongue for longer durations is causing me problems. I must add though that all my muscles cramp easily as I have exercise intolerance.
Now I am wondering whether the training/workout/course are right for me? Is this a case of just slowly training my muscles and building endurance? Is this something a lot of students struggle with? Or should I do something different? As opening the mouth as wide as possible is the cornerstone of the method this is really having me wondering. I want to learn, but not if it causes me problems...
Thanks a lot in advance!
Anne
Comments
Welcome to the KTVA forum from the UK.
One of the first things we need to manage tension stay relaxed are we building tension, its normal to get muscular pain at the start were building strength and stamina which takes time to improve gradually as you progress. The course outlines more on managing tension and other important information that builds a strong foundation.
As you have existing issues I will tag @doc_ramadani he will reply to this thread to give you more advice on the medical side as well.
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https://forum.kentamplinvocalacademy.com/discussion/6859/how-to-get-access-to-the-ktva-student-areas-of-the-forums#latest
@DonniDeVille Sorry to hear you are also having a bit of a problem there. Though I am also glad to hear I am not the only one!
(Might even make chewing a steak more comfortable as a bonus😂)