Using Music to Improve Health
Studies show that music and music therapy may assist in improving a person’s psychological, emotional and overall health.18,121 In fact, a recent study published in the journal Circulation, showed that adults' heart rate, blood pressure and blood flow changed in response to musical crescendos and decrescendos.120
Music therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music within a therapeutic relationship to help patients improve or maintain their health.121,122 It is designed to:
- Promote wellness
- Manage stress
- Alleviate pain
- Express emotions and feelings
- Enhance memory
- Improve communication
- Promote physical rehabilitation
If you are a patient with heart disease, you may find music therapy beneficial in your recovery process and ongoing care. A growing number of healthcare professionals incorporate music therapy into cardiac rehabilitation to reduce stress and improve recovery.
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