Thursday, July 2, 2015

Music therapy has proven effects on pain levels and overall quality of life for those with chronic pain.

Whether through listening to select types of music or engaging in making music with an instrument, music therapy has a documented positive effect on individuals dealing with chronic pain. One study at the Cleveland Clinic demonstrated significant relief of chronic pain for people with long-term pain symptoms when listening to music for just an hour a day. The same study showed a reduction in self-reported depression symptoms. How does it work?

No comments:

Post a Comment