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The idea is to focus your mind on something other then your stress.  I can't always reach this point, though in all honesty I don't practice this technique all that much.  I'm a little too fidgity...
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Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique  to help manage stress. A natural reaction to stress and anxiety is muscular tension so by practicing muscle relaxation we can learn how to relax the body and reduce anxiety.
 
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Please share your experiences with Progressive Muscle Relaxation.

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Hi Ya Guys:
 
I have the same question as Karla I have tried PMR at times and don't understand what the benefit is supposed to be.
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what should this acheive?
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Your Back: Gently arch your back to tense the muscles of your lower back. If you have lower back problems skip this part. Hold for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20.

Your Chest and Stomach

Take a deep breath and tense all of the muscles of your chest and stomach. Hold for a count of 10 then breath out and relax to a count of 20. Repeat.

Your Shoulders

Try to touch your ears with your shoulders to tense the muscles of your shoulders. Squeeze the muscles for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20. Repeat.

Stretch your upper arms backwards, as if you were trying to touch your shoulder blades together. Hold for a count of 10 then relax for a count of 20. Repeat.

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