Every Vocal Injury Explained (And How To Avoid Them)

Your voice can handle a lot, but it isn’t indestructible. Vocal injuries can build slowly from years of strain or appear after a single bad night of pushing too hard, and the warning signs often look surprisingly similar: hoarseness, lost range, breathiness, fatigue, or a voice that suddenly doesn’t behave the way it normally does. In this video, we break down the most common vocal injuries and conditions singers should know about, including vocal nodules, muscle tension dysphonia, polyps, vocal haemorrhages, cysts, Reinke’s oedema, and granulomas. We’ll explain what causes each one, what’s actually happening to your vocal folds, the habits that increase your risk, and most importantly, how singers can help avoid them and protect their voice for the long run.