More than 40 percent of people say listening to
music can help alleviate pain, with songs by Elton John, Robbie Williams and
Simon and Garfunkel among the favorites, a new British survey out Thursday
said.
Music seems to have an even bigger impact for
younger people, with two-thirds those questioned aged 16 to 24 claiming it
helps them manage pain, according to the study by Lloyds Pharmacy group.
Pop music is the most popular genre for sufferers,
helping to alleviate pain for 21 percent of people, followed by classical 17 at
percent and then rock or indie at 16 percent.
The company is currently trying out the use of music
within the pain relief service it provides.
The survey found that the top five most helpful
songs selected by people living with persistent pain are:- Bridge Over Troubled Water (Simon and Garfunkel)
- Angels (Robbie Williams)
- Albatross (Fleetwood Mac)
- Candle In The Wind (Elton John)
- Easy (The Commodores)
An estimated 10 million people in Britain experience
some pain most days, Lloyds Pharmacy said.
The company based its research on responses from
over 1,500 people living with persistent pain.
"There are lots of different ways of managing
pain, not only with medicines but also with lifestyle changes such as moderate
exercise and relaxation," said Andrew Mawhinney, a Lloyds Pharmacy
pharmacist and pain expert.
"After speaking to many people who are living
with pain, we were interested to learn just how many found music
beneficial".
David Bradshaw, a Research Assistant Professor at
The University of Utah Pain Management Center said: "People in pain should
try to find some activity to get fully engaged in.
"Listening to favorite music is excellent for
that because it can involve both thoughts and feelings."
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