Music May Soothe Post-Op Pain

Patients recovering from major surgery often struggle with pain and anxiety. In this study, 30 post-surgical patients participated in a 30-minute music therapy session within 72 hours of their operation that included singing, rhythmic drumming, and live music. Researchers found that those who participated in the music sessions experienced less subsequent pain than patients who received usual care. The findings suggest that music therapy could be helpful in reducing pain and medication use among post-op patients. American Journal of Orthopedics, April 2017