Melody, rhythm, harmony \u2013 these aren\u2019t just sounds, they are the key to our emotions and well-being. In today\u2019s world, where tension and stress are commonplace, we all seek a time to unwind. It\u2019s worth considering how music affects our body. Does it just soothe our mind, or is it something much deeper? And how does a massage chair fit into all of this?
Music is mankind\u2019s universal language and it has an astonishing effect on our bodies. Certain sounds are capable of evoking specific emotional responses, influencing our mood, physiology and even inducing states of deep relaxation<\/strong>. Certain melodies can speed up the heartbeat, thereby increasing adrenaline levels, while other, mellow tunes can contribute to lowering stress levels and relieving muscle tension. Furthermore, music can affect our cognitive abilities, improving concentration, creativity and memory. Thanks to this extraordinary ability of sounds to penetrate the deepest recesses of our psyche, music has become an indispensable tool in the process of learning or relaxation.<\/p> There are five types of brain waves (alpha, beta, gamma, delta, theta), where specific frequencies largely account for certain states of human consciousness. For example, theta waves (4-8 Hz) <\/strong>are typical of meditation, trance, hypnosis, intense dreaming, powerful emotions<\/strong>. Other waves are associated with states of relaxation, rest, sleep or come into play during fast learning techniques or motor activities1<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> The sounds that humans hear consist of 2 elements. The first is the pitch, i.e. the frequency of the sound \u2013 value measured in Hertz (Hz). This determines the number of vibrations per second. The sounds that most of us hear fall between 20 Hz and 20 000 Hz<\/strong>. Human speech and music are assigned the range between 400 Hz and 4 000 Hz<\/strong> \u2013 this is also considered to be the most pleasant. The second element is sound intensity, measured by the sound pressure level \u2013 the value is recorded in decibels (dB) and determines the pressure with which sound waves hit our eardrums. When the pressure increases, the loudness of the sound increases. 0 dB<\/strong> is the threshold of hearing, ordinary, relaxed conversation is around 50 dB<\/strong> and sounds above 90 dB<\/strong> cause discomfort. The sounds we hear result from the changes in air pressure and vibration that the ears perceive. When the receptors in the ears transmit these to the brain, interpretation and differentiation takes place2<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p> Music has been our companion since ancient times and its beneficial effect on the human body<\/strong> was recognised even then. The first records of the connection between music and medicine can be found as far back as the Bible and the Old Testament. There we read that David played the harp to get rid of evil spirits and soothe Saul, who was suffering from depression3<\/a><\/sup>. As years went by, music was and still is a subject of interest for scientists. As Emilia Paszkiewicz-Mes writes in her article:<\/p> Music therapy is a well-established form of treatment and it\u2019s been used in various fields of medicine. The term derives from the Greek word \u2018mousike\u2019 and the Latin \u2018miusica\u2019, which means music, the art of singing and playing instruments. The second term \u2018therapeucin\u2019 means healing in a more general sense4<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> The World Federation of Music Therapy states that music therapy:<\/p> means the use of music or its elements (sound, rhythm, melody and harmony) by the music therapist and the patient\/client or group in a process designed for or to facilitate communication, learning, mobilisation, expression, physical, emotional, intellectual and cognitive concentration in order to nurture inner potential and to develop or rebuild the individual\u2019s functions so that he or she can achieve better intra- and interpersonal integration and, consequently, a better quality of life5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote> Today, almost every massage chair comes equipped with speakers. Starting from the most basic to the most sophisticated<\/strong>, with a bass-reflex system, full-range stereo sound produced by a DSP processor, as in the Fujiiryoki JP4000. Thanks to the speakers and Bluetooth technology, massage in the chair can be performed with your favourite music in the background, which adds a unique dimension to relaxation. The massage chair\u2019s speakers can be paired with a phone, for example, and connect to an app that plays your preferred playlist of songs or audiobooks. We recommend symphonic movie scores ;)<\/strong> Alternatively, you can launch one of the many widely available phone apps to help you relax or fall asleep. It allows you to listen to specific frequencies. However, it is worth knowing that a similar, more extensive option is offered by technologically advanced massage chairs.<\/p> Listening to music in a massage chair is just one of the possibilities. The latest massage chairs offer much more. Bodyfriend Phantom Rovo<\/a> or its \u2018brother\u2019 Bodyfriend Quantum<\/a> are excellent examples of this. In addition to extremely advanced technology, numerous massage techniques, these excellent Korean chairs also offer special programmes that have a positive effect on your well-being. Unique massage modes featured in the Phantom Rovo and Quantum combine massage and therapeutic binaural music (3-8 Hz) \u2013 fitting into the theta waves range<\/strong>, they enhance brain performance. Binaural sound is the third sound signal that is created in the brain when sounds of different frequencies reach each ear. This third signal aligns with the brain waves to allow the body a deeper level of relaxation, as well as increase concentration levels.<\/p> Listen to an extract from the first recording.<\/strong><\/p>AT WHAT FREQUENCY DOES THE HUMAN BRAIN OPERATE?<\/h2>
HUMAN HEARING RANGE<\/h2>
MUSIC THERAPY \u2013 HOW IT AFFECTS THE BODY AND MIND<\/h2>
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BUT WHAT DOES A MASSAGE CHAIR ACTUALLY HAVE TO DO WITH ALL THIS?<\/h2>
DEDICATED MASSAGE PROGRAMMES<\/h2>