What is it? Therefore, Progressiveknowing Muscle Relaxation involves tensing a certain themuscle feelinggroup, of a tensed and then relaxing it. muscle, youOver can time, your body will begin to recognize the immediately beginof a tensed or relaxed muscle. feeling Progressive Muscle Relaxation, which will lead to an overall calmness. How to perform Progressive Muscle Relaxation First find a quiet place, Continue these steps and sit down. all the way down your Then, begin at body until you reach your head by your toes. tensing your face muscles. Holdto Next, continue thatshoulders for a few by your seconds, and lifting them up,then and release. After a few holding. seconds, release. Where in Rochester? Muscle Maintenance 673 Panorama Trail Rochester, N.Y 14625 Rochester Active Release Techniques Chiropractic And Muscle Treatment 27 North Ave Webster, N.Y 14580 http://www.archive.org/search.php?query=subject%3A%22progressive%20muscl e%20relaxation%22 History Jacobson continued his research for decades after. Developed by Edmund In 1929, Jacobson published Jacobson in the 1920’s. his findings in “Progressive Relaxation.” Today, Progressive Muscle Many soldiers were returning In 1934,isJacobson Relaxation widely used for from World War I, and by individuals wrote “Youwith musthigh were stressed. relax,” which anxiety, and even in the explained to the gym after a workout. public. Soldiers returning from the war, along with other factors during the 1920’s contributed to Jacobson's development. Works Cited http://webspace.ship.edu/cgboer/musclerelaxation.html http://www.progressiverelaxation.org/