Stress results in a multitude of physical and emotional symptoms.

Stress-reduction techniques will assist patients and family members in preventing, managing, and reversing the negative effects of stress, and enable users to learn how to operate their mind and body as a unified system, achieving new levels of health and well-being.

Relaxation Exercises

Relaxation techniques assist patients in dealing with the unpleasant symptoms of stress. These are useful and important exercises, just as long as you deal with the fundamental causes of stress as well.

Relaxation exercises include progressive muscle relaxation, meditation, guided imagery, and breathing techniques.

For More Information

To receive inpatient recreational resources, request Oncology Recreation Therapy services upon admission.

Locations

This service is available at:

• Duke University Hospital
  2301 Erwin Road, Durham, NC 27710