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How Sound Therapy Can Benefit You More Than Medical Treatment

By John Coulson
Updated November 12, 2015

Most people’s natural inclination when they are feeling sick is to talk to their medical doctor. While it’s important to discuss any issues you’re having with your physician, there are some forms of alternative medicine that may be helpful in conjunction with your medical treatment plan.

One such therapy is sound therapy. You’ll need to find a licensed practitioner to assist you, but many people have found success for a variety of ailments by undergoing sound therapy.

What Is Sound Therapy?

Sound therapy involves using chanting. It’s commonly used as a way to help you relax and increase your energy levels. Other forms of the therapy involve using simple vibrations rather than an actual sound that you are familiar with.

The basis for sound therapy goes back many years to when people used dancing, song and music for healing. These days it’s done in a different manner, but the positive effects are similar, and sound therapy is gaining in popularity in many parts of the world.

What Is It Used For?

Most of the time, sound therapy is used to treat mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. It’s also useful for reducing stress and bringing down blood pressure. Some studies indicate that sound therapy is also beneficial for patients suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia or other memory conditions.

Other research links sound therapy with a positive result in treating the symptoms of autism. Sound therapy is also beneficial for women in labor and can help alleviate pain for joint conditions, sports injuries and back pain.

It’s also been shown to have a positive outcome for cancer patients, children with ADHD, chronic fatigue and behavioral problems. Each person responds a bit differently to sound therapy, but if you or someone you care for has any of these conditions, it pays to discuss using it with a doctor. It certainly can’t hurt.

How Does It Work?

There are many options when it comes to sound therapy. The one you choose will depend on your condition and what you hope to get out of the therapy. Talk to the practitioner so you can determine the one that’s best for you.

Chanting, which is one of the popular forms, involves going into a meditative state while repeating a word or phrase over and over. This method is best for relaxation and reducing stress, anxiety and depression. Your therapist will guide you in the technique, and you should gain enough confidence to do it on your own over time.

Toning is another form of sound therapy and is used to help people get rid of stress. It involves crying out or sighing to release the source of stress, find solutions to the problem and feel better as a whole.

The Tomatis method is a specialized form of sound therapy that is used in children for conditions like ADHD, dyslexia and behavioral issues. It involves listening to recorded frequencies. The research shows that it helps open the brain to more frequencies, which can help it work and function in new ways.

Pin It This form of sound therapy is long-term and may be done several times each day at the beginning. It’s also used in some cases for adults suffering from depression.

Research on sound therapy continues and you should explore your options before choosing to undergo the treatment. Learn more about it and find a therapist you trust. There are no known side effects from sound therapy, but it can be pricey so you want to be sure you are getting your money’s worth. Talk to your doctor or mental health provider for more information specific to your needs.

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Katherine Hurst
By John Coulson
Extensive training and experience spanning over 10 years developing a helpful range of complimentary treatment programs for people coping with stress, pain, injury and day to day challenges.

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