Recent research, as reported by The Independent, shows that music can have a big impact on patients recovering from surgery. Listening to music during recovery can help reduce stress, pain, and even the need for medication.
The study found that patients who listened to music had slower heart rates and felt less pain, needing less morphine than those who didn’t listen to music. In fact, those who used music in their recovery needed less than half the morphine compared to others.
Music helps calm the nervous system, which reduces pain and stress. By slowing down the heart rate and relaxing the mind, music makes recovery more comfortable and helps patients rely less on painkillers. This is important as reducing opioid use is a major healthcare goal due to the risks of long-term use.
Using music as therapy isn’t new—healthcare professionals have known about its calming effects for a long time. But this study adds more proof of the real benefits of music in reducing the need for strong painkillers.
Music therapy’s benefits go beyond surgery. It can ease anxiety before procedures, lift mood during hospital stays, and create a sense of well-being. As more hospitals look into non-drug treatments, music could play a bigger role in improving patient care.
So, if you or a loved one is having surgery, consider making a playlist of calming music. It could lift your spirits and help your body heal faster, with less need for pain medication.
For more details, visit The Independent.
