Music Therapy: A Real Method for Rehabilitation
By 4muskateers
04-13-08
Music Therapy: A Real Method for Rehabilitation
Combined with anesthesia or pain medication, music therapy is used in hospitals to ease pain, lift patients’ spirits and support movement for physical rehabilitation. It is used in nursing homes to help increase or maintain the mental, emotional and physical state of elderly people. Music therapy is used in psychiatric facilities to help patients explore emotions, make positive changes, practice problem solving, and resolve conflict. Here, music therapy can help patients build stronger relationships. Studies suggest that music therapy can help manage pain, relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure, ease depression, and enhance concentration and creativity through natural healing methods.
Not Musically Inclined? Not to Worry.
A common mistaken belief is that you have to be musically inclined or play a musical instrument in order to benefit from music therapy. This is simply not true. Many people who take advantage of music therapy have never played an instrument before and yet find the sessions helpful and satisfying. Natural healing and success of the session lies in your willingness to understand yourself, not in your musical skills.
Another misconception is that there is one specific kind of music that is more therapeutic than the rest. This is also incorrect. One person’s “relaxing” music may not be relaxing for you. And while one person might use R&B to unwind, another might find relief from Bach. Your individual preferences and particular circumstance will determine what kind of music should be used.
Combined with anesthesia or pain medication, music therapy is used in hospitals to ease pain, lift patients’ spirits and support movement for physical rehabilitation. It is used in nursing homes to help increase or maintain the mental, emotional and physical state of elderly people. Music therapy is used in psychiatric facilities to help patients explore emotions, make positive changes, practice problem solving, and resolve conflict. Here, music therapy can help patients build stronger relationships. Studies suggest that music therapy can help manage pain, relieve anxiety, lower blood pressure, ease depression, and enhance concentration and creativity through natural healing methods.
Not Musically Inclined? Not to Worry.
A common mistaken belief is that you have to be musically inclined or play a musical instrument in order to benefit from music therapy. This is simply not true. Many people who take advantage of music therapy have never played an instrument before and yet find the sessions helpful and satisfying. Natural healing and success of the session lies in your willingness to understand yourself, not in your musical skills.
Another misconception is that there is one specific kind of music that is more therapeutic than the rest. This is also incorrect. One person’s “relaxing” music may not be relaxing for you. And while one person might use R&B to unwind, another might find relief from Bach. Your individual preferences and particular circumstance will determine what kind of music should be used.
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Trumpets and drawing
By Motherof4
04-30-08
I know when Daniel is getting stressed out from drawing too much, having him play trumpet for even a few minutes really perks him up. The only thing that's hard is that he can't shift himself to trumpet, or even listening to music, yet. I have to help him.
