The Effects of Music Listening on Pain, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of music listening on pain, anxiety and quality of life in Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP) patients. Methods: This randomized controlled trial included 60 patients aged 30-50 with CLBP. Participants were randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard physiotherapy or a music group receiving the same physiotherapy accompanied by music listening. Pain intensity, anxiety levels, and quality of life were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and SF-36, respectively, at baseline and after a 4-week intervention. Results: Both groups showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety post-intervention, with more pronounced improvements in the music group (p