Reduce Stress through Progressive Muscle Relaxation (3 of 3)
Johns Hopkins Rheumatology・2 minutes read
Progressive muscle relaxation helps reduce stress and muscle tension, especially for those with rheumatic diseases, by intentionally tensing and relaxing different muscle groups to promote relaxation. Practicing in a comfortable setting without pain or discomfort, individuals can gradually work through muscle groups like feet, calves, thighs, and face, repeating the process twice for a complete exercise and achieving total relaxation.
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- Progressive muscle relaxation involves intentionally tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups to reduce stress and muscle tension, particularly helpful for patients with rheumatic diseases.
- Practicing progressive muscle relaxation in a comfortable setting, focusing on various muscle groups in the body, and repeating the process twice can help individuals differentiate between tense and relaxed muscles, leading to total relaxation and stress alleviation.
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What is progressive muscle relaxation?
Progressive muscle relaxation is a stress-reducing technique involving intentional tensing and relaxing of muscle groups to promote relaxation and alleviate tension.
How does progressive muscle relaxation work?
Progressive muscle relaxation works by systematically tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, helping individuals distinguish between tension and relaxation to reduce stress.
What are the benefits of progressive muscle relaxation?
The benefits of progressive muscle relaxation include stress reduction, muscle tension relief, and the promotion of overall relaxation, particularly beneficial for individuals with rheumatic diseases.
How should progressive muscle relaxation be practiced?
Progressive muscle relaxation should be practiced in a comfortable setting, starting with the feet and moving through various muscle groups in the body, tensing and relaxing each area to achieve a state of total relaxation.
How many times should progressive muscle relaxation be repeated?
Progressive muscle relaxation can be repeated twice for a more comprehensive exercise, allowing individuals to differentiate between tense and relaxed muscles and fully benefit from the relaxation technique.
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Relaxation Technique: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
- Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique to reduce stress and muscle tension, particularly beneficial for patients with rheumatic diseases. The exercise involves intentionally tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups to distinguish between tension and relaxation, aiming to alleviate stress.
- It is crucial to practice progressive muscle relaxation in a comfortable setting, without experiencing any pain or discomfort. The exercise starts by focusing on the feet, gradually moving through various muscle groups in the body, such as calves, thighs, buttocks, abdomen, back, shoulders, hands, arms, and face, tensing and then relaxing each area to promote relaxation.
- To fully benefit from this relaxation technique, individuals can repeat the process twice for a more comprehensive exercise, ensuring they can differentiate between tense and relaxed muscles, ultimately achieving a state of total relaxation.
