Sound could stimulate touch fibers that affect pain perception. One study of people with fibromyalgia found that ten treatments (twice per week for five weeks) of low-frequency sound stimulation improved sleep and decreased pain, allowing nearly three-fourths of participants to reduce pain medication.

Binaural beats are an auditory illusion created by listening to two different sound frequencies in each ear, which have been shown to lower pain and anxiety in people who listened to them before and after surgery. Tuning forks are instruments that allow you to achieve precise vibrations.

How Much Does a Sound Bath Cost? Sherbill notes that the cost of an individual sound experience can “vary widely depending on technique and experience,” and that he's seen anywhere from $80 to $500 for a 1-hour session.

Sound vibrations have a pretty powerful effect on our minds and bodies. Research shows us that sound healing can slow down our brain waves and put our bodies in a very relaxed, dreamlike state. It may also be able to help with certain physical and mental health conditions.