Progressive Muscle Relaxation

based on the German version "Progressive Muskelentspannung"

Description

Is a non-pharmacological method of deep muscle relaxation, based on the premise that muscle tension is the body's psychological response to anxiety-provoking thoughts and that muscle relaxation blocks anxiety.

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Form

Individual or group therapy

Clinical applications

Time

Costs

When A doctor might refer someone to an Progressive Muscle Relaxation, then covered by the public German public health insurances

Benefits

The development of a feeling of well-being, lowered blood pressure, decreased muscle tension, thereby reducing the body's need for oxygen and reducing fatigue and anxiety.

 Potential adverse

side effects are very rare.

 In muscle diseases, progressive muscle relaxation can make the symptoms worse.