Relaxationtherapyandprogressivemusclerelaxation(PMR)areformsofcomplementaryandalternativemedicineoften usedinpregnancy.
PMR induces both physiologic and psychological relaxation and decreases pain sensation in pregnant women with low backpain.
PMR training is a potentially effective midwifery intervention to reduce pain while increasing quality of life in pregnant womenwithlowbackpain.