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Pain in popular singers.
Clara Rocha1, Miriam Moraes, Mara Behlau
1Graduate Specialization in Voice, Centro de Estudos da Voz, São Paulo, SP, Brazil. claracrds@yahoo.com.br
Jornal Da Sociedade Brasileira De Fonoaudiologia
|January 12, 2013
Summary
Popular singers experience body pain, primarily near the larynx, with no gender differences. This pain correlates with voice disorders and impacts their singing careers, highlighting the need for professional attention.
Area of Science:
- Vocal Health
- Occupational Health
- Performing Arts Medicine
Background:
- Professional singers face unique physical demands.
- Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of body pain in this population is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and characterize body pains in popular singers.
- To examine gender-based differences in reported pain.
- To correlate pain with vocal behavior and usage.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire was administered to 100 popular singers (50 male, 50 female).
- Data collected included personal identification, voice use, and pain presence.
- Pains were categorized as proximal (larynx-adjacent) or distal.
Main Results:
- The average pain presence score was 2.9.
- No significant gender differences in reported pain were found.
- Predominant pains were throat (66%), during speech (41%), and neck (35%), all proximal.
Conclusions:
- Popular singers frequently report body pain, predominantly proximal to the larynx.
- Body pain is linked to voice disorders, singing cessation, lack of vocal training, and seeking professional help.
- These findings underscore the importance of addressing body pain in singers' healthcare.
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