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Dr. Suresh Kumar
Murugesan PhD
Jacobson's Progressive Muscle
Relaxation Technique
About the Presenter
● Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a passionate Professor, Researcher and
Positive Mental Health Practitioner from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
● At present he is heading the PG Department of Psychology, The American
College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India and Adjunct Professor, School of
Behavioural Sceinces, Texila American University,
● He is very keen in research studies and open to learn.
● His ultimate aim is to make impression in the field of Knowledge
● His area of specializations are Psychomentry, Positive Psychotherapy, etc
● He has published 30 journal articles, 50 Conference and seminar
proceedings
● Organised more than 750 webinars and acted as a resource person for 300 +
webinar sessions
● Received 8 Awards and delivered 25+ Radio Talks
● Qualified UGC NET in Psychology and Education, Central Teacher Eligibility
Test
● Published three books
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Disclaimer
● This presentation is prepared
for learning purpose only and
all the images and pictures
used in this presentation are
taken from google image
search.
● Due recognition is given to all
the material collected from the
various sources.
● Any inclusion or modifications
in this presentation pls feel
free to contact me at.
● sureshkumar800@yahoo.com
Thank you
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Jacobson
● Edmund Jacobson (Chicago, April
22, 1888 – Chicago, January 7,
1983),
● a physician who has specialized in
internal medicine and Psychiatry,
and
● He was dealt with psychosomatic
medicine
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Jacobson
● In his research he found that there is a
connection between an excessive muscle
tension and physical and psychological
disorders.
● His most important publications on the
method are
○ Progressive Relaxation in 1929 and
○ You Must Relax in 1934.
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Jacobson’s relaxation technique is a type of therapy that
focuses on tightening and relaxing specific muscle
groups in sequence.
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Effects of PMR
According to Encyclopedia of medicine by Miller-Keane, long term
effects of practicing progressive muscle relaxation include:
● A decrease in generalized level of anxiety
● A decrease in anticipatory anxiety related to phobias
● Improved concentration
● An increased sense of control over moods
● Increased self-esteem
● Increased spontaneity and creativity
● reducing the likelihood of seizures and blood pressure
● Reduction in the frequency and duration of panic attacks
● Improved ability to face phobic situations through graded
exposure
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Health Benefits
Freeman (2001) suggests that PMR and other muscle-
based relaxation variations convey health benefits in three
ways:
1. Utilizing the effects of PMR to manipulate
autonomic responses
2. Increases or activates the production of opiates
3. Promotes optimal immune function.
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PMRT
Jacobson realized that muscle tension often appeared together with anxiety,
stress and fear.
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PMRT
Jacobson believed that psychic tension led to an increase of muscle tension,
that is a shortening of muscle fibers; conversely a muscle relaxation (a
reduced muscle tone), entailed a decrease in the activity of the autonomic
nervous system, generating a feeling of calm.
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PMRT
The relationship between psyche and soma was working
in both directions.
This mutual relationship between mental and muscular
tension was the very starting point for the development of
progressive relaxation technique by Jacobson .
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PMRT
● The method is simple and effective.
● It’s based on a progressive training whose aim is to
notice and change the tension of the various groups of
muscles.
● Acting on these muscles through voluntary contractions
that last a few seconds and the subsequent relaxation, it
aims at bringing body and mind to a state of quiet.
● It is therefore a relaxation exercise that proceeds
step by step.
● Through PMR we can decrease our muscle tension
and that induces a state of tranquillity (psychic
relief).
● In turn, this feeling of calm induces a greater muscle
relaxation, creating a sort of circular process.
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Instruction
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General Instruction (Before and During Muscle Relaxation
Exercise)
This instruction is kept simple and is easily understood by client exposed to jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation
technique and gives them a clear picture of how to cooperate during the exercise regimen.
1. To sit on a chair as comfortably as possible. Keep your body loose ..................... light..................and free.
2. Be calm and comfortable.
3. Keep your eye closed.
4. Avoid stray thoughts.
5. Avoid extra movements of the body.
6. During the part of the exercise cycle tense the muscle tightly and hold for slow count of 5 seconds.
7. During the relation part of exercise cycle relaxes the muscle quickly and completely .let your mind relax and
appreciate how relaxed the muscle is feeling for 10 seconds.
8. Try to keep all other muscles relaxed as you exercise specific muscle group.
9. As you exercise from head to toe................ Observe changes like tightness and the development of light and
soothing sensations.
10. Relax by taking three deep breaths inhaling through nose and exhaling through mouth after each step.
11. Now make your body completely loose.............light.............. and free
12. Let us being your exercise.
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Muscle
groups
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Feet Curl the toes downward
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Lower legs and feet
Tighten the calf muscles by pulling toes towards you
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Entire legs
Squeeze the thigh muscles
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Hands
Clench the fists
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Arms
Tighten your biceps by bending your arm and making a muscle with a
clenched fist
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Buttocks
Tighten by pulling your buttocks together
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Stomach
Tighten the stomach muscle
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Chest
Taking a deep breath
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Neck and shoulders
Raise the shoulders up to touch the ears
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Mouth
Open the mouth as wide as it will go
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Eyes
Clench the eyelids shut as tightly as you can
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Forehead
Raise the eyebrows as far as you can
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PROCEDURE OF JACOBSON'S
PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION
TECHNIQUE
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Hands
Clench each fist separately (right & left), feel the tension in the fist and forearm
respectively for 5 seconds Release the fist, relax and feel relaxation for 10
seconds
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Arms
a) Bend each arm separately (right & left) up at the elbow and tense the biceps
,keeping the hand relaxed, feel the tension for 5 seconds. Release the arm,
relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds
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Arms b) Straighten the arm separately (right & left) and tense the
triceps leaving the lower arms supported by the chair with the
hands relaxed, feel tensing for 5 seconds. Relax and feel
relaxation for 10 seconds
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Facial Muscles
a) Wrinkle the forehead; try to make the eyebrows touch the hairline which
produces tension, feel the tension for for 5 seconds.
Release the eye brows relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds.
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Facial Muscles
b) Close the eyes and screw the muscles around the eyes for 5 seconds.
Release, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds.
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Facial Muscles
c) Tense the jaw by biting the teeth together , feel the tension in the jaw
muscles for 5 seconds. Release, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds.
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Facial Muscles
d) Press the tongue hard and flat against the roof of mouth with lips closed
notice tension in throat and feel it for 5 seconds. Release, relax and feel
relaxation for 10 seconds
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Neck & shoulder
a) Push the head back as far as it will go (against a chair), feel the tension for
5 seconds. Bring head to its position, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds.
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Neck & shoulder
b) Bring the head down and press the chin down on to the chest for 5 seconds.
Bring the head to its position, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds.
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Neck & shoulder
c) Tense shoulder by tightening and shrinking shoulders (Shrug your
shoulders up to your ears ), feel the tension for 5 seconds. Release , relax and
feel relaxation for 10 seconds
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Chest
a) Take a deep breath, completely filling the lungs, hold the breath for few
seconds and passively exhale. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds
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Stomach
a) Pull in the stomach and tense the
stomach muscle for 5 seconds. Release
the stomach , relax and feel relaxation
for 10 seconds
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Back
a) Arch the back away
from the chair feel
tension for 5 seconds.
Relax and feel
relaxation for 10
seconds.
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Thighs & Buttocks
a) Tens both thigh muscles and buttocks by squeezing muscles together and
feel tensing for 5 seconds. Release the muscles, relax and feel relaxation for
10 seconds .
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Lower Legs a) Point toes towards your head, producing tension in calf
muscles, feel tensing for 5 seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for
10 seconds.
b) Point the toes away from the head, feel the tension for 5
seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds
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Toes
a) Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds .
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After Exercises
a) Relax whole body completely. 2 min relaxation
b) Keep the eyes closed and let yourself remain in the
relax position.
c) Open the eyes and enjoy renewed energy, feel relaxed
and refreshed.
d) sit up, stretch, and stand up slowly
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References
1. Marco Bramucci (31 Jan 2017). Jacobson’s Progressive
Muscle Relaxation.
https://tecnichementali.com/en/relaxation/jacobsons-
progressive-muscle-relaxation/
2. https://juniperpublishers.com/jojnhc/pdf/JOJNHC.MS.ID.5
55726.pdf
3. https://neurotrack.com/resources/progressive-muscle-
relaxation
4. https://www.chinabrands.com/dropshipping/article-
progressive-muscle-relaxation-with-tai-chi-16854.html
5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxatio
n
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Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique.pptx

  • 1. Dr. Suresh Kumar Murugesan PhD Jacobson's Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique
  • 2. About the Presenter ● Dr.Suresh Kumar Murugesan is a passionate Professor, Researcher and Positive Mental Health Practitioner from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India ● At present he is heading the PG Department of Psychology, The American College, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India and Adjunct Professor, School of Behavioural Sceinces, Texila American University, ● He is very keen in research studies and open to learn. ● His ultimate aim is to make impression in the field of Knowledge ● His area of specializations are Psychomentry, Positive Psychotherapy, etc ● He has published 30 journal articles, 50 Conference and seminar proceedings ● Organised more than 750 webinars and acted as a resource person for 300 + webinar sessions ● Received 8 Awards and delivered 25+ Radio Talks ● Qualified UGC NET in Psychology and Education, Central Teacher Eligibility Test ● Published three books Yellow Pond
  • 3. Disclaimer ● This presentation is prepared for learning purpose only and all the images and pictures used in this presentation are taken from google image search. ● Due recognition is given to all the material collected from the various sources. ● Any inclusion or modifications in this presentation pls feel free to contact me at. ● sureshkumar800@yahoo.com Thank you Yellow Pond
  • 4. Jacobson ● Edmund Jacobson (Chicago, April 22, 1888 – Chicago, January 7, 1983), ● a physician who has specialized in internal medicine and Psychiatry, and ● He was dealt with psychosomatic medicine Yellow Pond
  • 5. Jacobson ● In his research he found that there is a connection between an excessive muscle tension and physical and psychological disorders. ● His most important publications on the method are ○ Progressive Relaxation in 1929 and ○ You Must Relax in 1934. Yellow Pond
  • 6. Jacobson’s relaxation technique is a type of therapy that focuses on tightening and relaxing specific muscle groups in sequence. Yellow Pond
  • 7. Effects of PMR According to Encyclopedia of medicine by Miller-Keane, long term effects of practicing progressive muscle relaxation include: ● A decrease in generalized level of anxiety ● A decrease in anticipatory anxiety related to phobias ● Improved concentration ● An increased sense of control over moods ● Increased self-esteem ● Increased spontaneity and creativity ● reducing the likelihood of seizures and blood pressure ● Reduction in the frequency and duration of panic attacks ● Improved ability to face phobic situations through graded exposure Yellow Pond
  • 8. Health Benefits Freeman (2001) suggests that PMR and other muscle- based relaxation variations convey health benefits in three ways: 1. Utilizing the effects of PMR to manipulate autonomic responses 2. Increases or activates the production of opiates 3. Promotes optimal immune function. Yellow Pond
  • 9. PMRT Jacobson realized that muscle tension often appeared together with anxiety, stress and fear. Yellow Pond
  • 10. PMRT Jacobson believed that psychic tension led to an increase of muscle tension, that is a shortening of muscle fibers; conversely a muscle relaxation (a reduced muscle tone), entailed a decrease in the activity of the autonomic nervous system, generating a feeling of calm. Yellow Pond
  • 11. PMRT The relationship between psyche and soma was working in both directions. This mutual relationship between mental and muscular tension was the very starting point for the development of progressive relaxation technique by Jacobson . Yellow Pond
  • 12. PMRT ● The method is simple and effective. ● It’s based on a progressive training whose aim is to notice and change the tension of the various groups of muscles. ● Acting on these muscles through voluntary contractions that last a few seconds and the subsequent relaxation, it aims at bringing body and mind to a state of quiet. ● It is therefore a relaxation exercise that proceeds step by step. ● Through PMR we can decrease our muscle tension and that induces a state of tranquillity (psychic relief). ● In turn, this feeling of calm induces a greater muscle relaxation, creating a sort of circular process. Yellow Pond
  • 14. General Instruction (Before and During Muscle Relaxation Exercise) This instruction is kept simple and is easily understood by client exposed to jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique and gives them a clear picture of how to cooperate during the exercise regimen. 1. To sit on a chair as comfortably as possible. Keep your body loose ..................... light..................and free. 2. Be calm and comfortable. 3. Keep your eye closed. 4. Avoid stray thoughts. 5. Avoid extra movements of the body. 6. During the part of the exercise cycle tense the muscle tightly and hold for slow count of 5 seconds. 7. During the relation part of exercise cycle relaxes the muscle quickly and completely .let your mind relax and appreciate how relaxed the muscle is feeling for 10 seconds. 8. Try to keep all other muscles relaxed as you exercise specific muscle group. 9. As you exercise from head to toe................ Observe changes like tightness and the development of light and soothing sensations. 10. Relax by taking three deep breaths inhaling through nose and exhaling through mouth after each step. 11. Now make your body completely loose.............light.............. and free 12. Let us being your exercise. Yellow Pond
  • 21. Feet Curl the toes downward Yellow Pond
  • 22. Lower legs and feet Tighten the calf muscles by pulling toes towards you Yellow Pond
  • 23. Entire legs Squeeze the thigh muscles Yellow Pond
  • 25. Arms Tighten your biceps by bending your arm and making a muscle with a clenched fist Yellow Pond
  • 26. Buttocks Tighten by pulling your buttocks together Yellow Pond
  • 27. Stomach Tighten the stomach muscle Yellow Pond
  • 28. Chest Taking a deep breath Yellow Pond
  • 29. Neck and shoulders Raise the shoulders up to touch the ears Yellow Pond
  • 30. Mouth Open the mouth as wide as it will go Yellow Pond
  • 31. Eyes Clench the eyelids shut as tightly as you can Yellow Pond
  • 32. Forehead Raise the eyebrows as far as you can Yellow Pond
  • 33. PROCEDURE OF JACOBSON'S PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION TECHNIQUE Yellow Pond
  • 34. Hands Clench each fist separately (right & left), feel the tension in the fist and forearm respectively for 5 seconds Release the fist, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 35. Arms a) Bend each arm separately (right & left) up at the elbow and tense the biceps ,keeping the hand relaxed, feel the tension for 5 seconds. Release the arm, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 36. Arms b) Straighten the arm separately (right & left) and tense the triceps leaving the lower arms supported by the chair with the hands relaxed, feel tensing for 5 seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 37. Facial Muscles a) Wrinkle the forehead; try to make the eyebrows touch the hairline which produces tension, feel the tension for for 5 seconds. Release the eye brows relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 38. Facial Muscles b) Close the eyes and screw the muscles around the eyes for 5 seconds. Release, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 39. Facial Muscles c) Tense the jaw by biting the teeth together , feel the tension in the jaw muscles for 5 seconds. Release, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 40. Facial Muscles d) Press the tongue hard and flat against the roof of mouth with lips closed notice tension in throat and feel it for 5 seconds. Release, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 41. Neck & shoulder a) Push the head back as far as it will go (against a chair), feel the tension for 5 seconds. Bring head to its position, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 42. Neck & shoulder b) Bring the head down and press the chin down on to the chest for 5 seconds. Bring the head to its position, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 43. Neck & shoulder c) Tense shoulder by tightening and shrinking shoulders (Shrug your shoulders up to your ears ), feel the tension for 5 seconds. Release , relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 44. Chest a) Take a deep breath, completely filling the lungs, hold the breath for few seconds and passively exhale. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 45. Stomach a) Pull in the stomach and tense the stomach muscle for 5 seconds. Release the stomach , relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 46. Back a) Arch the back away from the chair feel tension for 5 seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. Yellow Pond
  • 47. Thighs & Buttocks a) Tens both thigh muscles and buttocks by squeezing muscles together and feel tensing for 5 seconds. Release the muscles, relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds . Yellow Pond
  • 48. Lower Legs a) Point toes towards your head, producing tension in calf muscles, feel tensing for 5 seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds. b) Point the toes away from the head, feel the tension for 5 seconds. Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds Yellow Pond
  • 49. Toes a) Relax and feel relaxation for 10 seconds . Yellow Pond
  • 50. After Exercises a) Relax whole body completely. 2 min relaxation b) Keep the eyes closed and let yourself remain in the relax position. c) Open the eyes and enjoy renewed energy, feel relaxed and refreshed. d) sit up, stretch, and stand up slowly Yellow Pond
  • 51. References 1. Marco Bramucci (31 Jan 2017). Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation. https://tecnichementali.com/en/relaxation/jacobsons- progressive-muscle-relaxation/ 2. https://juniperpublishers.com/jojnhc/pdf/JOJNHC.MS.ID.5 55726.pdf 3. https://neurotrack.com/resources/progressive-muscle- relaxation 4. https://www.chinabrands.com/dropshipping/article- progressive-muscle-relaxation-with-tai-chi-16854.html 5. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressive_muscle_relaxatio n Yellow Pond