Non Denominational Ministries
Non Denominational Ministries
Sound & Pain
Exploring The Neuroscience of Sound, Pain Percetion and Relief
INTRODUCTION
Sound and vibration have been studied as potential influences on the experience of pain. Research has examined music, auditory stimulation, localized vibration, whole-body vibration and vibroacoustic approaches in people experiencing different types of pain.
Studies have investigated possible effects on pain intensity, pain perception, nervous-system activity and physical function. Results vary depending on the type of stimulation, frequency, intensity, duration and condition being studied.
The research below examines what scientific studies have found about the relationship between sound, vibration and pain.
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH & PUBLISHED STUDIES
A systematic review examining the effects of music interventions on pain and related outcomes across clinical settings.
Music and Pain: A Systematic Review
Localized Vibration and Pain: A Systematic Review of the Neurophysiological Basis
A systematic review examining how localized mechanical vibration may influence pain through neurophysiological mechanisms.
Music-Induced Analgesia in Chronic Pain Conditions: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials examining music as an adjunct for chronic pain. The analysis found that music reduced self-reported chronic pain and depressive symptoms, although the studies were relatively small and showed substantial variation.
Standardizing Music Characteristics for the Management of Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 studies examining music-listening for pain management. The overall analysis found a significant effect of music on pain, although the studies showed substantial variation.