Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Also known as: PMR
Description
Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a form of passive Exercise intended to relax Muscles.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques
General Features of PMR
PMR relaxes the Muscles via a two-step process:
The first step is to deliberately apply tension to certain Muscle groups.
The second step is to stop appling tension and change focus towards noticing how the Muscle relax as the tension dissipates.
Step One (Tension Step)
The process of applying tension to a Muscle is essentially the same regardless of which Muscle group is being used.
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