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Relaxation techniques in general practice.

P Stone
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Many common disorders which present in general practice may be treated successfully when patients learn techniques of relaxation. Tension headache, migraine, chronic nervous diarrhoea, pre examination tension and some phobias have a high success rate. The technique is a lifelong asset for both patient and doctor.

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P Stone. 1983. Relaxation techniques in general practice.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6365059/

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