Title says it. I've been certified for about 13 years and have found that the valsalva maneuver as traditionally taught in OW certification just doesn't work for me at all. As in never, not once!
I find I can generally clear or 'pop' my ears without moving anything (hands, nose, throat), or - failing that - by swallowing and/or doing a very slight head tilt.
During training I thought I'd never be able to dive because this hallowed and sacred maneuver didn't work...but have found others so much better and easier.
Does the VM not work for anyone else?
I find I can generally clear or 'pop' my ears without moving anything (hands, nose, throat), or - failing that - by swallowing and/or doing a very slight head tilt.
During training I thought I'd never be able to dive because this hallowed and sacred maneuver didn't work...but have found others so much better and easier.
Does the VM not work for anyone else?