Progressive muscle relaxation to reduce tension.
This progressive muscle relaxation technique is designed to help reduce tension in the body and mind. It involves tensing and relaxing different muscle groups in a systematic way, starting with the feet and progressing up the body. By focusing on the sensations of tension and relaxation, this technique can help to reduce stress
Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a method of deep muscle relaxation that does not involve any medications, meaning it is a non-pharmacological intervention. The idea behind progressive muscle relaxation is that there is a relationship between a person's mind and body. The body responds to its environment by creating certain mind or body states such as anxiety, stress, and fear. When the body is in these states, the muscles tense up. Progressive muscle relaxation aims to reverse these body states back to more neutral, relaxed states.