Tag: muscle relaxation
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A CLOSER EXAMINATION OF MUSCLE TENSION IN GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety and persistent worry that can be overwhelming and uncontrollable. Among the hallmark features of this disorder are the myriad somatic symptoms that often accompany the psychological distress. These symptoms include restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, and disrupted sleep patterns. Among these, muscle tension stands out…
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EXERCISING TO RELIEVE POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)
Aerobic exercises have been found to produce beneficial effects on PTSD and anxiety symptoms. Types of aerobic exercises and special considerations are developed in more details.