Sound can blunt pain

02022-07-08 | Brain, Music, Sound | 1 comment

A fascinating new study has shed light on the phenomenon of using sound for pain relief. Using state-of-the-art brain-imaging techniques an international team of researchers has uncovered the neural mechanism by which sound reduces pain sensitivity, and surprisingly, low volumes were more effective than turning the music up loud.

Sound can blunt pain in an unexpected way

play it low and play it slow…

1 Comment

  1. anne

    sound can also heal –

    (imo- health care should use music therapy and talk therapy before prescribing drugs- boy- big pharma sure would hate that ! )

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Archives

Images

Concert Dates

Fri, Mar 27 2026 in Santa Fe, NM
@ The Lensic

Thu, Apr 23 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, FL
@ The Parker

Fri, Apr 24 2026 in Clearwater, FL
@ Bilheimer Capitol Theater

Sat, Apr 25 2026 in Orlando, FL
@ Judson’s Live, Dr. Phillips Center

Sun, Apr 26 2026 in Ponte Vedra, FL
@ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Wed, Apr 29 2026 in Old Saybrook, CT
@ The Kate

Thu, Apr 30 2026 in Wilmington, DE
@ Baby Grand

Fri, May 1 2026 in Newark, NJ
@ NJ PAC

Social

@Mastodon (the Un-Twitter)