Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a deep relaxation technique that has been effectively used to control stress and anxiety, relieve insomnia, and reduce symptoms of certain types of chronic pain.

Over the years I have often recommended relaxation training to patients for various stress related disorders such as chronic pain and anxiety. Relaxation is also an important intervention for sleep ...

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The term "Relaxation Response" was coined by Dr. Herbert Benson, professor, author, cardiologist, and founder of Harvard’s Mind/Body Medical Institute. The response is defined as your personal ability ...

Stress and pain often go hand in hand. Hypnosis, meditation, and relaxation may help break the cycle. If you’re thinking about trying these ways to work on your pain, you’ll want to know what to ...

As Amber Lloyd, the founder of Britain’s first relaxation charity—Relaxation for Living (RforL)—reminisced, her husband had suffered a heart attack in 1969 and was told by his doctor to relax. “We ...

Vibroacoustic Therapy (VAT) originated in the 1970s through the work of Olav Skille in Northern Europe. Unlike conventional ...

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A Tribe Called Quest's "Electric Relaxation" officially hit the airwaves 25 years ago this month. The single came off the group's classic album "Midnight Marauders." NPR's Marc Rivers has this ...