How to Reduce Muscle Tension

Here is a little exercise you can use to reduce muscle tension.


First off, begin by taking off your shoes and make sure your not wearing tight clothing. You can do this by lying on the floor or on your bed. Place a pillow under your head. Close your eyes and focus on breathing slowly, emphasizing more on your exhale.


Tense your muscles in your right foot and hold it for 5 seconds then relax. Tense your calf muscle on your right foot and hold it for 5 seconds then relax. Tense your thigh muscle on your right leg and hold it for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat this same sequence with your left leg and foot.


Tense your muscles in your right arm, clenching your fists for 5 seconds, then relax. Repeat this now with you left arm.


Tense each of your buttocks, holding for 5 seconds each time then relax. Then tense your stomach muscles and relax.


Lift your shoulders up to your ears; hold it for 5 seconds then relax. Repeat this three times. Move your head gently from side to side.


Now frown and wrinkle your nose, hold it for 5 seconds and relax. Now raise your eyebrows and relax.

Concentrate on your breathing. Wiggle your fingers and toes, bend your knees and gently roll on to your side, then get up slowly.