re·lax·a·tion (r  l k-s  sh n)n. 1. The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed. 2. Refreshment of body or mind. 3. A loosening or slackening. 4. The lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers. |
relaxation
[rē′laksā′shən]
Etymology: L, relaxare, to ease
1 a reducing of tension, as when a muscle relaxes between contractions.
2 (in magnetic resonance imaging) the return of excited nuclei to their normal unexcited state by the release of energy.
relaxation [re″lak-sa´shun]
a lessening of tension.
relaxation/breathing techniques in the omaha system, activities that relieve muscle tension, induce a quiet body response, and rebuild energy resources; this may include deep breathing exercises, imagery, meditation, and other techniques.
force relaxation the decrease in the amount of force required to maintain a tissue at a set amount of displacement or deformation over time.
progressive relaxation a method of deep muscle relaxation based on the premise that muscle tension is the body's physiological response to anxiety-provoking thoughts and that muscle relaxation blocks anxiety.
progressive muscle relaxation
2. in the nursing interventions classification, a nursing intervention defined as facilitating the tensing and releasing of successive muscle groups while attending to the resulting differences in sensation.
relaxation techniques methods used to promote lessening of tension, reduction of anxiety, and management of pain. Physiologic effects include a decrease in pulse rate, respiratory rate and oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production and elimination, blood pressure, metabolic rate, and muscle tension. Additionally, relaxation can cause peripheral vasodilation and increased peripheral temperature.
Relaxation techniques include full-body relaxation, color exchange, in which a discomfort is given a color and eliminated, and listening to restful music or meditative sounds. Such techniques are helpful in many situations in which persons are tense, in pain, highly stressed, or anxious. They can be useful in the treatment of asthma, hyperventilation, high blood pressure, Raynaud's disease, headache, and peptic ulcers.
Though varied, techniques have several features in common: rhythmic breathing, reduced muscle tension, and an altered state of consciousness. In the latter, the relaxed person sinks into an alpha level of consciousness, which falls between full consciousness and unconsciousness. In this state thought processes become less logical and more associative and creative; hence, one is more receptive to positive suggestions, and better able to concentrate on a single mental image or idea. Upon returning from the alpha state of consciousness to full consciousness one feels rested and more alert.
Relaxation techniques include full-body relaxation, color exchange, in which a discomfort is given a color and eliminated, and listening to restful music or meditative sounds. Such techniques are helpful in many situations in which persons are tense, in pain, highly stressed, or anxious. They can be useful in the treatment of asthma, hyperventilation, high blood pressure, Raynaud's disease, headache, and peptic ulcers.
Though varied, techniques have several features in common: rhythmic breathing, reduced muscle tension, and an altered state of consciousness. In the latter, the relaxed person sinks into an alpha level of consciousness, which falls between full consciousness and unconsciousness. In this state thought processes become less logical and more associative and creative; hence, one is more receptive to positive suggestions, and better able to concentrate on a single mental image or idea. Upon returning from the alpha state of consciousness to full consciousness one feels rested and more alert.
relaxation,
n the release of tension from muscles, physically lengthening the muscles and leading to a state of reduced stress and anxiety.
relaxation
a lessening of tension.
relaxation
1. The proactive act of not actively acting 2. Intentional inactivity, where a person performs active or passive exercises to ↓ mental and physical stress. See Longitudinal relaxation, Progressive relaxation, Relaxation
training.
Patient discussion about relaxation.
Q. I need to know how to get rid of stress, can someone help? because either i am stressing about a project or something about school or im just stressed about life in general. Please help me and no negative comments.
A. My number one tip for you is to get back into something you enjoyed doing as a child. As silly as that sounds. Color or play with play doe. Those were the days of no stress and you'll be happy to go back to them.
Another tip is to treat yourself to something. Like a hair cut, pedicure or massage. It helps to focus on just yourself when other people are doing all the work.
Journal. Write in one. You say you have all this stuff bothering you... if it's all stuck in your head maybe you should find a way to get it out.
Another tip is to treat yourself to something. Like a hair cut, pedicure or massage. It helps to focus on just yourself when other people are doing all the work.
Journal. Write in one. You say you have all this stuff bothering you... if it's all stuck in your head maybe you should find a way to get it out.
Q. Is “domestic violence” can be considered a medical issue? Is it curable? My partner is showing scary signs of violence…can it be treated with some sort of medication?
A. you can also tyr to get him into an anger management class,that might also help both of you.
Q. I become quite normal when relaxed but I am not able to do so. I don’t know how to make myself happy? I am a normal person but some of my action due to continuous stress is making me to think as If I am a lunatic. I cannot tolerate the stress and it makes me to drink a lot of alcohol. This takes a lot of energy out of me and I eat heavily. My love for snacks and grilled chicken has increased now and I feel satisfied when I eat them and I feel relaxed too. Sometimes I tend to tear everything near to me and run away. I become quite normal when relaxed but I am not able to do so. I don’t know what to do and how to make myself happy.
A. The stress must be controlled or else it will ruin your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. You are eating a lot of junks and alcohol and this will pile up the problem. You must meet a doctor but try my tips before that. Try to go for meditation classes. Go for some sports or exercise. Have a very good sleep as it’s a big buster. Limit on any drugs if you are taking. Think what makes you stressed up. Find a way to solve it. Talk to someone if you cannot find a solution. If no one can suggest you better then meet a doctor for the help.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b7MPdfzoQI&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/v1b7MPdfzoQI_10_tips_better_sleep?q=meditation%20alcohol&feature=player_embedded
Read more or ask a question about relaxationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1b7MPdfzoQI&eurl=http://www.imedix.com/health_community/v1b7MPdfzoQI_10_tips_better_sleep?q=meditation%20alcohol&feature=player_embedded
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