Re: Digest Number 536 (MUSIC THERAPY)

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Hi everyone,

I just joined the list in the past few weeks. I've been meaning to introduce

myself, but " life " has gotten in the way of my computer time. I'll try to

get an introduction out ASAP. Hopefully one day this week.

I had to comment on " Music Therapy " . I'll also have to go catch up on my

emails and read the first posts about this. I know that music has helped me

immensely throughout my life. I play the piano myself, but haven't played

for awhile. I've been playing for 20+ years now, but due to my sever

osteoarthritis in my hips, mild to moderate osteoarthritis in my back, back

trouble in general, and my hands also acting up (osteoarthritis again and

I'm only 32 year old), I'm unable to sit at the piano for very long. I'm

going to have to start sitting in my dinning room arm chair or my wheel

chair to play comfortably. My back ends up hurting really bad after only

playing for about 15 minutes or so. I use to play for hours on end. I really

miss it.

I listen to music as much as I possibly can. Music is my constant companion

when I can have my husband and kids turn the TV off. Classical and the

relaxing music that's called " New Age " is the best. It's very relaxing and

calming. When I have a head ache, if I put a CD on with this kind of music,

my entire body relaxes and I can at least ease the headache if not have it

go away completely. Same with my arthritis pain, except for the fact that it

doesn't go away, but gets more bearable. I play one of my relaxing CDs (I

have 3) at night to help me sleep, because I have sleep problems too.

Artists like Kenny G, Yanni, and Tesh also are good. And when I'm up

for upbeat music, some of my favorite artists like The Eagles, Ronnie

Millsap, Denver, Chuck Mangonie, Alabama, and more are great. In the

afternoon, evening, and night time, classical, Yanni, Kenny G, Tesh,

and my relaxing music are the best. Matter of fact, as I'm typing this, I'm

listening to Beethoven.

So............. music really does help with pain and other things as well.

Also, if you like plants, I've heard about studies where plants grow much

better when classical music is played. That's a neat little tid bit now

isn't it.

I hope that everyone has had a good weekend and has a great week.

I do have a question. Do any of you do Yoga ? How has that helped you ?

I'm wanting to take a Beginning Yoga Class at our community center which

starts up in another week or so. I've already talked with the instructor and

she knows of my disabilities and that I'll have to moderate things. She's

very willing to work with me and I've been told that Yoga is helpful. Just

wanted to know if any out there has tried that and/or meditation. Meditation

is also part of Yoga but can be used alone as well.

Thanks for the wonderful information on this list and I look forward to

participating more often.

G.

Welcome , its nice to have you join.

[Guest guest]

At 02:15 AM 13/09/99 -0700, you wrote:

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Hi ___

I too love music...also Ronie milsap is one of my fav country artist..I

worked for him in nashville when I ws a security guard and

he and his wife treated me like gold..we r still good freinds and I visist

them often when I am wel in NAshville..I like yanni and tesh as well music

soothes my soul and helps to make me relax alot...I also play piano i have

a baby grand in my living room..and love it..hope all is wellwith allof

u..god bless. Jasmine

Jazz________Canada~~~

Health, Peace and Dreams____

1cq # is 11808881 add me.

[Guest guest]

At 02:15 AM 9/13/99 -0700, you wrote:

>My back ends up hurting really bad after only

>playing for about 15 minutes or so. I use to play for hours on end. I really

>miss it.

Hi G.,

This may be a little naive, but have you tried a synthesizer?

Particularly the light-weight non-professional kind are easy enough to use

in possibly more comfortable positions.

Certainly not a Steinway, but........

Ken