Category Archives: Pain Management
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NIH and Kennedy Center offer Sound Health initiative
Posted on July 12, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging, Music Therapy, Musician Health, Pain Management, Relaxation, Sleep.Early in 2017, the National Institutes of Health and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts launched the Sound Health initiative (see upcoming events here), which aims to explore the connections between music, the arts, and physical and mental wellness. Check out the initiative’s blog for information about the innovative program!
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Finding the opportunities in hardship through art
Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Music Therapy, Pain Management.This blog has discussed the many health benefits of music in keeping you healthy. But music (and other performing arts) also offers benefits for those who have suffered through health adversities. One such person is Linda Grenis, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and used yoga to help her through the process of surgery and […]
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15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music
Posted on June 13, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging, Exercise and Sports, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Productivity, Relaxation, Sleep.Looking for a Tuesday pick-me-up? Why not listen to your favorite song? Michelle Millis Chappel, a PhD in psychology and a singer-songwriter, shared 15 amazing things that music can do for you in a Lifehack.org blog: Music makes you happier Music enhances running performance Music lowers stress and improves health Music helps you sleep better […]
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A Wounded Master Sergeant Shares How Music Saved His Life
Posted on April 12, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Music Therapy, Pain Management.Creative Forces Music Therapist Rebecca Vaudreuil met Master Sergeant Michael Schneider who was still in treatment for injuries he had suffered during deployment, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD. This conversation between Schneider and Vaudreuil reveals how music therapy helped Schneider move through the healing process. The NEA is partnering with the Department of Defense […]
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The surprising, science-backed health benefits of music
Posted on March 23, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Exercise and Sports, Pain Management, Relaxation, Sleep.Research suggests that not only can music help us cope with pain, it has many other surprising mental and physical benefits. USA Today reported that music can: Improve running motivation and performance Increase workout endurance Speed up post-workout recovery Improve sleep quality Reduce stress And more! Read the entire article to learn more about the […]
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Pain
Posted on August 14, 2014 by Debbie Benkovitz in Guest Blogs, Pain Management.Pain is inevitable in a hospital, but management of pain has come a long way and research proves that music therapy can help patients cope with the discomfort of their illnesses, traumas, and procedures. At Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, we do many things to decrease and alleviate pain. Hospital staff members join […]
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Playlist: Classical Music for Pain Management
Posted on May 7, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.Over the past few weeks, we’ve shared what researchers and PSO Violist Penny Brill have to say about finding pain relief through music. As mentioned in previous posts, finding the appropriate music to use for pain management depends on your circumstances and personal taste. However, if you would like to listen to music to […]
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Musical Anesthesia
Posted on April 30, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management, PSO Programs.After PSO Violist Penny Brill discovered she had breast cancer, she used music, as well as many other tools, to manage her pain before, during, and after surgeries. Although music supported her in countless situations, the songs she found most helpful varied based on a number of factors, including her emotional state. For instance, […]
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Music for Pain Relief: An Interview with Penny Brill
Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.When PSO Violist Penny Brill received a breast cancer diagnosis in 1999, she faced a number of challenges, including fear and uncertainty about the future. In an interview with WWFM last fall, Penny explained how music helped her cope with these feelings. She spoke about listening to music, especially Irish music, which has “a […]
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Can You Use Music to Manage Pain?
Posted on April 16, 2014 by Jessica Ryan in Pain Management.Have you ever tried to relieve pain through music? I definitely have. I’ve occasionally sung songs in my head to distract myself from the brief but stinging pain of getting a shot or having blood drawn. This strategy helps me forget about the pain I’m feeling, and research suggests that others benefit from this […]
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