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Progressive Muscle Relaxation


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Hi Everyone,
Here are a few basic techniques you can try when engaging in progressive muscle relaxation. When done properly, it can be a great way to relieve stress and relieve tension
 
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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