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Dealing with chronic built-up throat/jaw tension

c_bellonic_belloni 3.0 Streaming Posts: 3
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Let's say that I've been singing with incorrect technique for a while, using insufficient support, and earned myself some chronic throat/jaw tension as a result. The muscles of my neck and mandible are very stiff and painful to massage, although I don't have pain otherwise (which is why it took me so long to notice...)

Aside from learning to actually use support and seeing a doctor, which I did already, what are some things that can help? Has Ken ever mentioned strategies or exercises for dealing with tension after it has already built up?
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  • c_bellonic_belloni 3.0 Streaming Posts: 3
    Well, in case anybody faces the same problem - fascial throat and jaw massage is very effective at relaxing and freeing those stuck areas. Check out vids like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVzL5RdhvVo
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  • TerenceTerence Moderator, 3.0 Streaming Posts: 487
    Ken has a video similar to this at the beginning of the course, They are a good part of a singer's routine even for those without tension.
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  • c_bellonic_belloni 3.0 Streaming Posts: 3
    Terence said:

    Ken has a video similar to this at the beginning of the course, They are a good part of a singer's routine even for those without tension.

    Does he? I must've watched Volume 1 ten times by this point and I don't remember that. He does talk about massaging the lower diaphragm, which is aslo useful, but I've never heard him talk about massaging the neck. Could you link it please?
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