At Roper St. Francis Cancer Care, our board-certified music therapist uses live music to help you with:
- reducing anxiety
- managing pain
- lowering your blood pressure
- reduce muscle tension
- provide comfort
- Living Wills
Music can be used for self-care outside of the medical setting as well.
Here are some suggestions for using music in your daily routine.
- Before choosing what music to listen to take a moment to see how you are feeling physically, emotionally and spiritually
- Think about what you hope to achieve while listening to music or playing music with your instrument
- Choose music that coincides with your specific goal(s)