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Music-based relaxation
music therapy / relaxing music
A listing is not a recommendation.
Origin: Worldwide (in the clinic it is specialised as music therapy) · Tradition: A contemporary complementary practice, and everyday listening · Mind
What it is
Listening to settling music, or music therapy by a professional. As self-care, listening is central. NCCIH also mentions it for unease and pain around surgery, among other settings.
A short introduction (not a treatment instruction)
- Use music you feel safe with, at a moderate volume.
- For sleep, choose music that does not disrupt the rhythm of going to bed.
- Also take time to rest the ears.
Symptoms or aims often mentioned with this practice
- Stress or unease
- Sleeplessness
- Tiredness
Research notes (this is not a promise of effect)
B: Randomised trials or systematic reviews exist, but reports are modest, the group studied is limited, or study quality is limited
There is research and reviews on unease, pain, and sleep quality. Specialist music therapy and ordinary listening are not the same.
Sources
Safety notes
Hearing loss from high volume. Distraction while driving.
If you are unsure, or if you have a health condition, are pregnant, or take medicine, consult a qualified professional.
Situations in which this is better avoided
- Overuse of headphones during work that needs attention to safety