Wales is famous as the song of the song, which is the music of the valleys and mountains that provide a source of pride, joy and a sense of belonging.
But a pioneering project led Welsh national opera Music has also suggested that people with persistent pain.
Participants in the WNO pain management program with NHS Wales reported that singing and participating in breathing exercises in sessions run by audio experts have eased their symptoms.
A independent report on well -being with the continuous Plot Plot program for Wno said that two -thirds of the people who participated in a study on the effectiveness of the program mentioned a decrease in pain, and a similar number said that their mental health had improved.
Those who participated have no illusions that they have been treated with chronic diseases, but they said that the program helped them manage their pain by giving them techniques to deal with them.
Jun Evans, 67, from Landerneds Wales, Made Wales, who suffers from a number of serious diseases, including the state of the heart, said the program, with funding from the Welsh government, changed her life.
“Before I participated, I felt that my life had ended. I was anxious and afraid. I only got out of the house to determine the dates of the hospital. I was hopeless. What is the point in continuing? I couldn’t do anything, go anywhere, and enjoy anything.”
You did not know what to expect from the course, which occurs, by zooming. “I haven’t done any singing before; I am not the type that was in the seasons so I was a little tense about it.”
But she enjoyed singing, which ranged from a little light opera to popular songs and songs. The house in the range and don’t worry be happy to be among her favorites. “Microphone is steadfast so that you can sing your heart.
“Learn techniques on how to deal with pain. I have tamed the pain somewhat, while he was using me. He made me a different person. I have now went out to the garden. I am now happy to go out. I have returned joy to my life. And I am closer to the person I was before all of my injury.”
Jenny Pearson, a professional singer and one of the voice program leaders, said she was pleased but was not surprised by the results.
“The singers have always known that singing makes us feel satisfied. Singing can be in a nice, safe environment that affects a person’s life.”
The sessions begin with head and neck exercises to extend the neck and head, then move to breathing techniques, and the goal of targeting the dark nervous system. There is a break to listen to music – the buccini’s Madama Butterfly – then the singing begins seriously. So far, nearly 50 people have been shared.
Topic teacherWho conducted the research, he said that there are “significant improvements in pain management, mental and emotional health, and the quality of a comprehensive life.”
He said: “It is surprising that some of the participants reported that this is the first intervention that gave them a great relief. While the participants did not expect to treat their chronic conditions, the sessions helped them manage pain and improve daily functions.”
“Many participants said that they went to join the jacks and some are looking to return to work. The strength of music and the song has made a difference in their lives,” said NHS Wales.