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How does progressive muscle relaxation reduce stress?

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How does progressive muscle relaxation reduce stress?

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Progressive muscle relaxation is a simple exercise that allows your muscles to get rid of tension, but it does much more than that. Psychiatrist Charles Sophy, DO, explains how progressive muscle relaxation can help relieve stress.

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