You can either go to classes to learn these techniques or buy tapes, CDs, records or books. Your GP may know of local relaxation classes, some of which are especially geared to the needs of people with cancer. Relaxation involves getting to know particular groups of muscles in the body and learning to tense and relax them. Once you become aware that you can relax and contract stomach muscles, neck muscles and others individually or together you can start using the technique during stressful periods to reduce tension, and therefore pain. Yoga can help you to train to control your muscles and breathing.
Relaxation is encouraged by autogenic training .
Again, when you have mastered the basic techniques you can use them to assist with pain relief during difficult periods. Meditation Meditation is a way of thinking calmly and breathing gently, which can deeply relax and calm the mind. This can help to reduce pain, anxiety and depression. Readers are strongly advised to discuss the information with their doctor.