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It's worth noting that various theories attempt to explain why sound experiences can promote deep relaxation and alleviate pain. One of them is that sound can function as a vibratory technique throughout the body, stimulating tactile fibers that affect pain perception. A study on fibromyalgia showed that low-frequency sound stimulation for several weeks can help reduce pain and improve sleep, allowing participants to reduce their treatments.

Sound therapy has also been helpful for people suffering from arthritis, menstrual pain, postoperative knee pain, and for improving mobility, reducing muscle pain and stiffness, increasing blood circulation, and lowering blood pressure.

It is important to note that sound therapy should not be considered as an alternative to traditional medical treatments and should be used in conjunction with appropriate medical care.

However, sound therapy is a constantly evolving field of study, and the scientific community continues to seek to understand how sound can aid in healing. Current findings are encouraging, and an analysis of 400 scientific articles on music as medicine revealed that music has beneficial effects on mental and physical health, including improving mood and reducing stress. Rhythm, in particular, can even help alleviate physical pain.

Study on the effectiveness of low-frequency sound stimulation on pain and sleep in patients with fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized controlled study.

Reference: Martinez-Martinez LA, Mora T, Vargas A, Fuentes-Iniestra M, Martinez-Lavin M. Study on the effectiveness of low-frequency sound stimulation on pain and sleep in patients with fibromyalgia: a double-blind randomized controlled study. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2013;26(2):191-198

Location of the study: Department of Rheumatology, General Hospital of Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23541122/

Effects of music on acute and chronic pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Study date: The article was published online in September 2016.

Study location: This study was conducted by researchers from various institutions, including the University of Alberta (Canada), Beijing University of Chinese Medicine (China), and the University of Illinois at Chicago (USA).

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/2156587216668109