Week 12- Uses of music to relief pain

The healing sound of music

Music is everywhere; in every path we give. When we hear the word music, we think and feel many things. But it is interesting to know that the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines music as: “The science or art of combining tones into a composition, having structure and continuity; also vocal or instrumental sounds having melody, rhythm, or harmony.” Music has the power of influencing human beings’ character and attitude. Nowadays we use the music for many activities; one of them can be for spiritual development. Music is considered an art that everyone can enjoy, for good of for bad. It has existed since the world was created; from the antiquity it always plays a very important paper in our society and a vital part of many cultural identities. Music becomes a fundamental channel of communication in which people can share meanings, emotions, and intentions.

Music can exert powerful effects; it can produce deep and thoughtful emotions in us. It can be used to generate or relief us from physical or psychological pains. In some countries people use the sound waves in order to hurt others. There was a case in a country in which the government utilized some strong sound waves to expel a man out of his house; this relevant case shows how powerful sounds can be. Nevertheless, music can also be used as therapy; a person can be relieved from pain by the sound of relaxing and healing music. Many pregnant women accustom to play relaxing music to stimulate the fetus, sense, and the baby’s character. Scientific studies have proven that many of people’s attitudes and behaviors can be changed by the kind of music they listen to.

On top of that, for those children who are characterized by having restless attitudes; experts recommend that slow and passive songs will control this kind of conducts. Some music therapists use music for people who suffer from the arthritis illness; they use it to relief them from pain, anxiety, and stress. Fortunately, people’s mood and emotional state have been changing positively. Music can be use to heal people of all ages. Some people are healed, others are given a few moments of relief from pain; however, it is certainly the power of music which have been providing people these comfortable health states.

Currently, music is playing a great role in the everyday lives of a lot of people than at any other time in the past. Our musical preferences can become an important statement of our values and attitudes; composers solely use their music to express their own distinctive views of the world. Music can be used as a mean by which we formulate and express our individual identities, and to present ourselves to others in the way we prefer.

Music is useful to introduce or express to others with power and transparency the identity of a person or nation; however, the healing power that it has on people is very impressive and amazing. For many people, music is an important part of their lives; so I will just like to invite you to enjoy the incredible benefits of music.

“As a coping strategy music may have its place, along with the likes of relaxation and aromatherapy.”
Arthritis Research Campaign