What is "relaxation training"?

What is "relaxation training"?

Marc Darrow (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Joint Rehabilitation Sports Medical Center, Inc. ) gives expert video advice on: How can psychological therapy be part of a pain treatment plan? and more...

There are many forms of relaxation training. The whole purpose of that is to reduce stress in the body and allow us to relax so that we don't have as much pain. One of the forms of relaxation therapy is very simple. We can sit or lie down, and we can actually contract a certain muscle group, hold it for a few seconds, and then relax suddenly. We're going to feel a surge of endorphins when we do that. There are processes starting at the bottom of the feet all the way to the top of the head to do that.