Progressive Muscle Relaxation

We may experience stress occasionally, which is a normal phenomenon. Jacobson observed it is possible to relax a tensed muscle by repetitively tensing and relaxing the body’s major muscle groups. Regular practice of this therapy is helpful for effectively controlling stress and anxiety. Helps manage high blood pressure Systolic blood pressure denotes the blood pressure when the heart beats. Leg muscles : Increase the tension in your calf muscles and quadriceps. Maintain this position for 15 seconds before slowly releasing the pressure. Jaw muscles : Constrict your jaw muscles for up to 15 seconds and release them slowly over 30 seconds.