Do you have continuous or intermittent sensations of “a lump in the throat”? This condition is also known as Globus Hystericus in medical terms. In this article I will explain what it is. I will also teach you a simple method to ‘possibly’ eliminate lump in throat sensations that can be very bothersome.

Globus Hystericus always shows up as a feeling of tightness in the throat, often, but not always, causing a sensation as if something is stuck in the throat.

Most people will experience a “lump in the throat” when faced with something sad or happy, such as during a birthday party and sad movies or perhaps when something very upsetting happens. This is the result of the ‘flight or fight’ response and is completely normal. These anxiety reactions are created to help us at times when there is a real threat.

But most of the time it can also appear in times of stress and sadness. In any case, if you experience Globus Hystericus constantly, even when no real danger is present, it could mean that you are suffering from inappropriate levels of anxiety. In other words, you could have an anxiety disorder condition.

What happened during Globus Hystericus is that the throat muscle begins to contract around the throat area. That is all. You need to understand this fact carefully so that you can manage the condition properly to prevent an anxiety attack from happening. Your throat is NOT closing or you will not be able to breathe or eat. It is simply a symptom of anxiety. It is harmless and curable through anxiety elimination program.

If you need a “quick fix” that can help you manage Globus Hystericus, I’ve listed these 7 steps to help you quickly relieve lump in throat sensations;

1. Try to sit in a quiet place. Get a warm face cloth and hold it against your throat and neck for a minute.
2. Put away the face cloth and stand up straight with your back against a wall. Tilt your head back as far as you can, but make sure you feel comfortable doing so. You should now feel a stretch in your throat. Hold this position for five seconds.
3. Slowly tilt your head to the left and then to the right, still keeping the stretch in your throat. Take 5 seconds to make a complete turn from left to right. Do this exercise 10 times.
4. Place your hand on your throat in the position where it meets your chest. Try to locate the two “stringy” muscles that run on each side of the Adam’s apple and disappear behind the chest bones. After that, use one or two hands to firmly massage any tension in those muscles. Do this for 2 minutes.
5. If you find more stiff muscles in your neck, on either side of your windpipe, simply massage them to relieve the tension.
6. Now do the head rolls again for another 5 reps and relax.
7. Allow your muscles to relax by sitting still for a few minutes. Get up slowly and walk around.

These exercises may not have an immediate effect, but if you can do them regularly throughout the day, they can have a dramatic effect.