Audioanalgesia: The pain killing effect of self-selected music
Item
- Title
- Audioanalgesia: The pain killing effect of self-selected music
- Author(s)
- Gill, Josh
- Abstract
- IntroductionThe use of musical intervention on pain perception has been utilised within the field of medicine demonstrating an ability to provide a safe, non pharmacological intervention for effective pain relief. The aim of this study was to demonstrate that specifically self-selected music is able to induce an analgesic effect on male subjects, measured via experimentally induced pain pressure threshold (PPT) using an algometer.MethodsThis study was a single blinded, randomised control trial using a crossover design, using 20 asymptomatic male participants. Participants lay prone on a plinth while wearing headphones. PPT measurements were taken using an algometer applied to the posterior right calf, both pre and post intervention. Participants either listened to self-selected music, or no music.ResultsThere was a statistical difference when comparing intervention vs. control with the post readings. This demonstrated an increase in PPT post musical intervention, suggesting a reduction in the relative pain experienced. DiscussionThe results of this study demonstrated a statistical significance in the increase of PPT induced by an algometer post musical intervention, when compared to control. These findings are consistent with a large body of contemporary literature that exists establishing the effectiveness of music in reducing pain.ConclusionThis research has demonstrated the ability of self selected music to reduce individual’s pain perception in male participants. This could be easily incorporated into osteopathic treatment and rehabilitation programs, to effectively aid in pain management, as well as conformation to rehabilitative exercise programs.
- presented at
- British College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Date Accepted
- 2018
- Date Submitted
- 9.11.2018 13:25:30
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Number of pages
- 29
- Submitted by:
- 4457
- Pub-Identifier
- 16219
- Inst-Identifier
- 1076
- Recommended
- 1
- Item sets
- Thesis
Gill, Josh, “Audioanalgesia: The pain killing effect of self-selected music”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed May 4, 2024, https://www.osteopathicresearch.com/s/orw/item/2134