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[Cervical dysphonia].

M Hülse1

  • 1Abteilung Phoniatrie und Pädaudiologie, HNO-Klinik, Fakultät für Klinische Medizin Mannheim Universität Heidelberg, BRD.

Folia Phoniatrica
|January 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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Functional deficits in the upper cervical spine can cause neck muscle tension, leading to dysphonia (voice disorder). Chiropractic manipulation of the cervical spine can quickly resolve this tension and restore normal voice function.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Musculoskeletal Medicine

Background:

  • Increased neck and prelaryngeal muscle tension is a common observation in patients experiencing dysphonia.
  • This muscle tension is often attributed to pathological phonation or psychological factors by speech-language pathologists.

Observation:

  • This study observed that muscle tension in the neck and prelaryngeal regions can be a direct cause of functional dysphonia, rather than merely a symptom.
  • The underlying cause of this tension was identified as a functional deficit within the upper cervical spine.

Findings:

  • A direct causal link was established between upper cervical spine dysfunction and the development of functional dysphonia.
  • Chiropractic manipulation targeting the cervical spine was shown to effectively alleviate this muscle stiffness.

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Implications:

  • This research suggests a novel approach to treating functional dysphonia by addressing underlying cervical spine issues.
  • Chiropractic interventions offer a potentially rapid and effective method for normalizing voice function in affected individuals.