Music and Pain Modulation

Why Sound Can Ease Discomfort

Research demonstrates that music influences pain perception through multiple pathways:

  • Neurochemical release: Dopamine and endorphins (natural painkillers) are released when listening to pleasurable music.
  • Distraction: Music shifts focus away from pain sensations.
  • Physiological regulation: Music slows heart rate, lowers blood pressure, and influences breathing.
  • Descending pain modulatory system (DPMS): fMRI studies show that music engages the brain’s own pain-control networks, including the periaqueductal gray and prefrontal cortex.
  •  Importance of personal preference: Studies show that familiar or personally meaningful music is more effective in pain relief than generic “relaxation” tracks.


Application in MyReset:

Because MyReset Soundscape Journeys integrate layered, complex compositions rather than simple tones, users are more likely to form emotional connections with the sound. This enhances the release of natural pain modulators and maximises therapeutic impact.

 

How to FEEL MyReset Soundscapes

Feeling the sound

People often feel sound in their bodies through the MyReset Soundscapes. Every person is unique, so your experience will vary - and your body adapts to the music in real time, depending on what you need.

Do you like it, and what do you feel?

FIRST USE: Listen to each track for 10–30 seconds and note your response:
1. I love it 2. I’m neutral 3. I dislike it OR Download your "Feel the Music Test" 

Note where you feel the sound in your body - this area is responding and adjusting to restore balance.

What it means

Love it - You’re close in resonance; continue listening to deepen balance.
Neutral - You’re balanced in this area.
Dislike - This Soundscape is what you most need; either listen immediately, or start with preferred tracks, and return later for a deeper reset when more comfortable.