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I need help with explaining the ways that the stress management technique of progressive muscle relaxation can be effective in reducing/managing stress. Also, is there a barrier to using this method of stress relaxation? I am doing a paper of various stress management techniques and I need help with this one.

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This 239 word solution discusses how progressive muscle relaxation technique can help in managing stress. Furthermore, it discusses the negative aspects and barriers to using this method. A complete list of reference links are provided for further investigation of the topic.

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Progressive muscle relaxation is where you do a series of exercises where you tense your muscles as you breathe in and relax them as you breathe out. Using this technique teaches you what it feels like for your body to be completely tense, and completely relaxed in the different parts. When you become aware of how this feels, you can tell when part of your body is becoming tense, and you can counteract it by relaxing that area instead ...

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