The reflex of the Golgi tendon.
progressive relaxation
The common medical benefits to a facial massage is relaxation of tension built up in the facial muscles. Anytime one releases tension it is good for the heart and body in general.
stress and relaxation
Snapping is what happens when tension surpasses an objects ability to handle the lengthening force.
Relaxation techniques include meditation, yoga, guided imagery, biofeedback , and hypnotherapy . When practiced regularly, these techniques have been shown to relax muscles and reduce tension and stress-related pain.
The tension of the string. Less tension = lower pitch. This can be achieved by loosening the string or lengthening the string.
A muscle is either contracting (doing work) or relaxing (not under tension). Some muscles do not ever completely relax under normal conditions.
No. Relax is a verb. Relaxation is a noun.
Strategies that help relieve tension work by altering the body's physiological response to stress. These strategies can activate the body's relaxation response, which can counteract the harmful effects of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline. Common techniques include deep breathing, meditation, physical exercise, and mindfulness practices.
The advantage of maintaining tension in both antagonistic muscles is more stability, which is good when lifting something heavy, such as a heavy barbell. When attempting to move quickly though, having tension on both sides of the joint will slow movement.
Détente (French for 'relaxation') was the cooling of tension during the Cold War.
What happens when a muscle shortens is that it is contracting. This is when the fibers of the muscles generate tension.