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From:  MFoxy9795@a...
Date:  Thu Sep 28, 2000  4:14 am
Subject:  Re: [vocalist-temporary] student's ear pops while singing


In a message dated 00-09-27 22:19:20 EDT, you write:

>
> Anne, again, here! Here's an idea: this is a maneuver done in
> cranio-sacral therapy by John Upledger--have your student or you gently
> pull the ears toward the back of the head--this works best when lying
> down. One thing that happens is that the sinuses may drain. You can also
> feel the hard palate seem to expand ever so slightly. I don't know if
> this will help the popping but it sure feels good.

if you pull the ear backward and upward at the same time (that is, at a
diagonal), it straightens out the eustachian tube.

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