MUSIC THERAPY: CATALYST FOR FASTER RECOVERY

Owing insights from assumptions of existing research literature opening capacity music therapy to provide relief from pain and promote relaxation to facilitate recovery, this study aimed to explicate the nature and therapeutic value of music therapy by means of library research. Specifically, it endeavored to determine the effects of music therapy to patients who are recovering, the genre of music most patients prefer to listen while recovering, and the manner upon which music therapy functions as catalyst to hasten recovery. Findings substantiate the capacity of music therapy to help patients manage pain and depression, increase their physical mobility, calm themselves, ease muscle tension, manage symptoms, express feelings relating to their experiences, etc. It has also been determined that light instrumental classical music, lullabies (for babies), drumming, and even the parents 'singing are among the most popular genres utilized in music therapy. In terms of its catalytic effect towards recovery, it has been noted that: music increases the body's production of antibody immunoglobin a and natural killer cells; music reduces levels of the stress hormone cortisol to promote relaxation; music encourages patients to talk about memories and emotions that need to be acknowledges; playing instrument develops motor skills in individuals with brain injuries or other motor impairment; singing develops articulation, rhythm, and breath control; and remembering lyrics and melody is a good exercise for stroke victims and the intellectually impaired.