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Music works wonders in treating neurological disorders

Doctors say music can work wonders for patients with neurological disorders.

By: Agencies   | | Published: October 29, 2013 5:13 pm
Tags: Mozart  Music  Neurological disorders  

music therapySpell-binding Mozart’s compositions not just offer an ecstatic experience but also alleviate brain nerves and treat ‘n’ number of neural problems. Doctors say music can work wonders for patients with neurological disorders. Also Read - New drug-delivery system opens possibilities for treatment of numerous neurological disorders

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Speaking at a conference organised by Indian Medical Association, Neuro-physician, Dr J S Kathpal said, ‘Many brain related ailments can be treated by music.’ Although music therapy could not be a replacement to Pharmacotherapy; it can work wonders when used as an adjuvant therapy, he added. Also Read - Australian singer Sia Furler admits to Ehlers-Danlos syndrome: Know what it is

It is proven through various studies in western countries that music, especially Mozart’s K448 compositions can increase spatial-temporal IQ and alter neuron architecture in brain and helps release of endorphins which have positive effect on brain. (Read: Bollywood’s de-stress mantra? Music!)

‘Mozart has this unique quality of producing high-key notes using low-keys and frequent repetition of melodic lines that produces long-term periodicity. And this quality helps in reorganization of neurons in brain,’ Dr Kathpal told dna.

Other music may also be helpful, but scientific studies have not been conducted on them. Dr Kathpal said, ‘A few years ago, newly born Monisha, was throttled by her parents and was thrown into dustbin in rural Karnataka. Due to hypoxia, her brain did not get adequate amount of oxygen, and hence grown up into a mentally retarded girl.’

Later, it was observed that she did not respond positively to medicines too. Then at NIMHANS, Bangalore she was given music of her favourite hero and slowly in span of some time she responded well and got back to life, he added.
Indian folk and classical music, western – jazz, pop, rock, psychedelic and progressive music, country and African music also have qualities to alleviate mood. These helps increase in flow of alpha-waves in brain and lessen theta-waves (detected through EEG signals), hence making brain active.

The neurologist said, ‘Music chosen precisely and scientifically can help patients of anxiety, depression, psychosis, insomnia, pregnant woman, lowers heart rate (controls BP), reduces myocardial oxygen demand.’
Music therapy helps in neuro-modulation of central nervous system; it can help comatose patients and brain injuries, the doctor said. (Read: Unwell? Here’s music that heals you)

An Adjuvant therapy

Music therapy can be useful in treating many neurological problems including anxiety, depression, insomnia. It also helps in lowering heart rate which keeps BP under control. It could not be a replacement to Pharmacotherapy but it can work wonders when used as an adjuvant therapy. (Read: Clinical Music Therapy a new hope for personality disorders)

Source: DNA

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Published : October 29, 2013 5:13 pm
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