THE EFFECTIVENESS OF PROGRESIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION (PMR) TO REDUCE PAIN

Introduction: Pain is common problem in many person with acute and chronic diseases. Specifically pain control is common obstacle limiting physiotheraphy treatment. The progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique that involves the sequential tensing and relaxation of major skeletal muscle groups with the aim of inducing relaxation. The purpose of this study was to determine evidence for the effectiveness of PMR for decreasing the pain both acute and chronic pain. Methods: This was literature review study from journal database PubMed, Proquest, EBSCO restricted from 2004 until 2013. Result: There was 10 article included by searching through the appropriate keyword topic, after read the abstract only 4 journals will be included in this paper. Discussion: The conclusion from this study were reviewed that most of the research indicate reduction in perceive levels of pain with Progressive Muscle relaxation intervention, including in combined Progressive Muscle relaxation. This intervention can be recomended for nursing to decrease the pain. Keywords: progressive muscle relaxation, pai