(public speaking) When Vocal Abuse Is More than Just a Pain in the Neck Posted By : The Voice Lady

If you are experiencing chronic hoarseness, persistent sore throats or even loss of voice by the end of the day, you should seriously look into what is causing this problem and learn how to correct it. Unless there is a medical problem or you are taking certain prescriptive antihistamines, vocal abuse is often caused by misuse or misplacement of the voice. If you learn how to use your chest cavity to power your sound, the largest and most important resonator for voiced sound, you will not only alleviate the hoarseness or soreness but you will also discover a richer, warmer, more resonant speaking voice. The pitch of your voice (highness or lowness of sound not the volume which is loudness or softness) will probably drop to some degree and you will be able to increase your volume without shouting. What is important to realize about your speaking voice is that chronic hoarseness or even loss of voice will never go away on its own if you continue with the same vocal practices that have brought about your discomfort or your lack of voice. Learn to place your voice properly and discover a voice that has lasting power without any pain, any discomfort, or any loss of sound.

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