Each time you talk or sing, you use different muscles, including some in your mouth and throat. Just like other muscles in your body, overuse of the ones that help you speak can lead to fatigue, strain, and injury. The wrong technique can also bring on hoarseness. Here are some common things that you may be doing wrong:
- Speaking, singing, yelling, or coughing too much
- Using a pitch that's higher or lower than normal when you talk
- Cradling your phone between your head and shoulder