Relaxation therapy

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Relaxation therapy is a form of treatment intended to improve one's health condition by using techniques that can reduce physiological or psychological stress.[1]

Some relaxation techniques focus on specific muscles or muscle groups. By relaxing a muscle, one may be able to reduce a painful spasm, or minimize the discomfort of mild trauma to the muscle, as caused by an injection or a form of manipulation therapy.

## Effectiveness[edit]

As part of a multimodal intervention, relaxation therapy can help treat generalized anxiety among older adults.[2]

Progressive muscle relaxation can reduce anxiety and distress among patients with schizophrenia.[3]

Progressive muscle relaxation is not as effective as cognitive-behavioral therapy for chronic insomnia.[4]

## References[edit]

1. ↑ National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings
2. ↑ Stanley MA, Wilson NL, Novy DM, et al. (April 2009). "Cognitive behavior therapy for generalized anxiety disorder among older adults in primary care: a randomized clinical trial". JAMA 301 (14): 1460–7. DOI:10.1001/jama.2009.458. PMID 19351943. Research Blogging.
3. ↑ Vancampfort D, Correll CU, Scheewe TW, Probst M, De Herdt A, Knapen J et al. (2012). "Progressive muscle relaxation in persons with schizophrenia: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.". Clin Rehabil. DOI:10.1177/0269215512455531. PMID 22843353. Research Blogging.
4. ↑ Edinger JD, Wohlgemuth WK, Radtke RA, Marsh GR, Quillian RE (2001). "Cognitive behavioral therapy for treatment of chronic primary insomnia: a randomized controlled trial.". JAMA 285 (14): 1856-64. PMID 11308399. [e]