STRATEGIES
FOR FUNCTIONAL RELAXATION
Differential relaxation
uses only the necessary muscles and the minimum level of effort to carry out the
task.
- Learn progressive
relaxation and muscle control in a quiet setting.
- Recognize residual
tension and startle response.
- Apply your skills
in relaxation to other functional tasks like driving or studying.
- Minimize unnecessary
effort to reduce long-term fatigue.
- Practice calming
down and letting go.
- Use available
postural support to relieve muscle strain and residual tension (like back
rest, arm rest, etc.) This is especially useful for those engaged in office
work.
- Stretch & strengthen
back and neck muscles.