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
As part of a multimodal intervention, relaxation therapy can help treat generalized anxiety among older adults.[2]
References
- ↑ National Library of Medicine, Medical Subject Headings
- ↑ 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.
