Month: December 2023
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What Is the History of Progressive Muscle Relaxation
You might wonder if there’s actual science behind Progressive Muscle Relaxation, and you’d find a rich history confirming its benefits. Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) was developed in the 1920s by Edmund Jacobson, an American physician. He believed that muscle tension was a major contributor to anxiety and stress, and that by systematically tensing and relaxing…