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Transcript: what do you think Muscular relaxation is? Benefits Deep relaxation •Controlled stress and anxiety •Relieves insomnia •Reduces symptoms of certain types of chronic pain •Aids in symptom relief for a number of conditions, including headaches, cancer pain, high blood pressure, and digestive disturbances •Decreases muscle tension • As body relaxes, so does the mind • People who use PMR have less health issues Opener Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that involves tensing specific muscle groups and then relaxing them to create awareness of tension and relaxation. It is termed progressive because it proceeds through all major muscle groups, relaxing them one at a time, and eventually leads to total muscle relaxation. Name two things you learn today. Places Steps to Initiate PMR What it can do for you? What is Progressive Muscular Relaxation? This helps you focus on the difference between muscle tension and relaxation, and you become more aware of the physical sensations caused by stress or relaxation. Progressive Muscle Relaxation teaches you how to relax your muscles More Steps: Progressive muscle relaxation can be used under almost any conditions, be it in the evening before falling asleep, during a meeting, in fear situations, in test situations, in the office, on the train/plane or during a brief break during a long car journey, and many other situations. Closer Find a comfortable position. • Begin by monitoring your breathing. Inhale when you contract each muscle group, exhale when you relax each muscle group. • Focus your concentration on each muscle group as you work various regions of your body. First, you systematically tense particular muscle groups in your body, such as your neck and shoulders. Next, you release the tension and notice how your muscles feel when you relax them. This exercise will help you to lower your overall tension and stress levels, and help you relax when you are feeling anxious. It can also help reduce physical problems such as stomachaches and headaches, as well as improve your sleep.