Week 83: Tongue Root Tension

Dealing with the problem of Tension in the Root of the Tongue this week, often referred to as Tongue Root Tension. 1. Muscles can lose the ability to relax, and so they remain contracted, which can interfere with the work of other muscles around them. 2. Tension in the root of the tongue can occur because there are several muscle groups at work, & sometimes they may be working in opposition. 3. Tongue Root Tension can be eased by stretching the tongue. Poke it out to its full length & then release it. The Tongue now feels stretched. 4. Tongue Twisters such as “red lorry, yellow lolly”, and tongue trills on an “rrr” are also useful in releasing Tongue Root Tension. 5. Advanced Exercise: Stretch the Tongue Tip backwards & upwards towards the Soft Palate, & sing a rising scale on 'HL, HL, HL, HL.....'
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