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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Tension
  1. Headache (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... The most common type of headache is a tension headache. Tension headaches are due to tight muscles in your ... or anxiety. You are more likely to get tension headaches if you work too much, don't ...
  2. How to Improve Mental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... breathing, lowers your blood pressure, and reduces muscle tension and stress. Types of relaxation techniques include: Progressive ... functions, such as breathing, heart rate, and muscle tension Self-hypnosis, where the goal is to get ...
  3. Non-Drug Pain Management (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... device may show you measurements of your muscle tension. By watching how these measurements change, you can ... with support Relaxation therapy can help reduce muscle tension and stress, lower blood pressure, and control pain. ...
  4. Guide to Good Posture (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... muscles every so often to help relieve muscle tension Don't cross your legs; keep your feet ...
  5. Migraine (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... such as your heartbeat, blood pressure, and muscle tension. Make a log of what seems to trigger ...
  6. Neck Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... jaw, head, or upper arms. Muscle strain or tension often causes neck pain. The problem is usually ...
  7. Urinary Incontinence (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is urinary incontinence (UI)? Urinary incontinence (UI) is the loss of bladder control, or being unable to control urination. It is a common condition. ...