Often, the most obvious problem with snoring is that is can disturb the sleep of others. However, the Wellsphere health and lifestyle website says that the health risks of chronic snoring are more of a concern. Snoring reduces the flow of oxygen to the brain and tends to cause broken sleep--which can affect a snorer physically and emotionally. The condition is most often caused by a blockage in the throat or weak throat muscles, so the following exercises can help to reduce, or even stop, snoring. Always seek your doctor's advice before starting this form of treatment.
Tongue Extension
Stick your tongue out as far as you can and move it up and down and from side to side a few times in each direction, says the Ways to Stop Snoring website. Try not to curl your tongue as you move it. Slowly retract your tongue inside your mouth and then repeat the exercise a couple more times to strengthen your throat and jaw muscles.
Singing
Performing this exercise is as easy as singing out loud to your favorite music for at least 20 minutes a day, says the Ways to Stop Snoring website. Singing is a good workout for your throat and the good thing about this exercise is that it can be done almost anywhere and while you're doing other things, such as showering, driving to work, cooking the evening meal, or cleaning the house.
Chewing
According to Wellsphere, chewing helps to open up your throat. Pretend you are chewing a piece of gum, but keep your lips lightly pressed together at all times. Your back teeth should move apart and then gently close together as you chew. Wellsphere recommends doing this exercise for about a minute, several times a day if you can.
Jaw Press With Resistance
Place one hand on your jaw and use it to apply pressure as you lower your jaw, says the HealthGuidance website. Try to open your mouth as wide as you can against the resistance. Hold in the open position for about five seconds then close and repeat as many times as you can to strengthen your jaw and throat muscles.
