In some studies, patients who practiced relaxation actually needed to stay in hospital a shorter time than those who did not. Hypnosis and imagery have been found to have similar effects. Experts on alternative medicine agree that the various techniques used to relax surgery patients are safe, effective, and easy to use. It requires the commitment to find someone who can do it and make it available to patients who are interested in trying it. Those who would like to take advantage of the benefits of relaxation, whether or not they are undergoing surgery, can easily find out how.
Bookstores have shelves of books and tapes that teach relaxation techniques.
Many family physicians can teach some simple techniques or point patients in the right direction. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. At Home Corporation. All rights reserved.