Music & Pain Management

Problem Areas for Clients

to decrease pain perception
to teach pain management skills
to decrease stress, anxiety, and fear
to develop relaxation
to develop focus of attention onto musical stimuli and off of pain stimuli
to facilitate communication
to teach leisure time activities

Music Therapy methods used for treatment

guided imagery with music
biofeedback with music
entertainment
rhythm sessions
playing instruments (i.e. autoharp)
listening to preferred music
breathing timed to music
relaxation techniques with music