The present article reviews historical and theoretical background of progressive (muscle)
relaxation and its specific application to some major chronic diseases. At the beginning, it
deals with historical background of progressive relaxation. Then, it deals with some
theoretical explanations of the relaxation mechanism. Following these background knowledge,
it delineates specific relaxation methods. including general, local, and ocular relaxation
methods. Finally, it deals with specific applications of relaxation method. especially to
hypertension, headaches, and insomnia.
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