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According to Psychology today there is much needed research looking at the link between listening to music and pain tolerance.
The research suggests that it is not only effective in relieving acute and chronic pain but can also help patients manage anxiety and depression.
According to one study from 2012, two daily sessions of music listening helped a sample of chronic pain patients relieve symptoms related to conditions such Fibromyalgia, inflammatory disease, or neurological conditions as well as the anxiety and depression linked to chronic pain.
So how music do this?
Since emotion and pain are strongly linked, music that resonates with positive emotions triggers positive memories can also affect mood and the ability to handle pain. Relaxing music not only calms the harm alarm by reducing heart rate and blood pressure it may also influence how we perceive the passing of time (pleasant memories make time fly faster than unpleasant memories). And, if we are fortunate enough to be moved so completely by a song, to feel a sense of awe in every note then we are shifting our brain into a healthier state of being.
All types of music serve to distract, inspire and motivate each in their own way.
So I went to the experts to find out what music they listen to when they are experiencing chronic pain.
When I say subject matter experts I am referring to those who live with chronic pain day in and day out.
Here is what they have to recommend. A little something for everyone (except for our Country lovers, I seem to be a little short on suggestions here- perhaps you have some).
My apologies for the naming of Genres…it was a little challenging and I am such a rookie! I hope you enjoy
Feel free to add to this growing list in the comments below.
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Artist | Song Name | Genre |
Kathy Trocolli | He will make a way | Faith based |
Rising Appalachia | Resilient | Indie |
Wicked | Defying Gravity | Broadway |
Shawn Mendes | In my blood | Pop |
SlipKnot | Wait and Bleed | Rock |
Casting Crowns | Nobody | Faith based |
The Script | Superhero | Pop |
Bullet for my valentine | Tears don’t fall | Rock |
Citizen King | Better Days | Rock |
Andra Day | Rise Up | Soul |
Mama Called | Justin Stone | New Age |
Midnight | Justin Stone | New Age |
Uncle Kräcker | Drift Away | Rock |
Miley Cyrus | The Climb | Pop |
Tears For Fears | Shout | 80’s pop |
For King And Country | It’s Not Over Yet | Country |
Carrie Underwood/Vince Gill | How Great Thou Art | Faith based |
Survivor | Eye of the tiger | Pop |
Jason Mraz | I’m a bit of a rough draft | Pop |
Josh Baldwin | Let the Redeemed | Faith based |
Tauren Wells | Hills and Valleys | Faith based |
Shakira | Try Everything | Movie - Zootopia |
Lauren Daigle | You Say | Pop |
Bob Marley | Every little thing is going to be all right | Reggae |
Wild Nothing | Rhea | Indie |
Alex Clare | Tight Rope | Indie |
David Bowie | Heros | Alternative rock |
Rachel Platton | Fight Song | Pop |
Sara Bereilles | Brave | Pop |
Post Malone | Rockstar | Rap |
Arizona/Avicii | Hold the Line | Pop |
Hannah Kerr | Warrior | Faith Based |
Uncle Kräcker | Good to be me | Rock |
Journey | Don’t stop believing | Rock |
Holy Cole Trio | I can see clearly | Jazz |
Kate Bush | This Woman’s work | 80's alternative |
Elsa ( aka Idina Menzel) | Let It Go | Movie - Frozen |