title: Relaxation therapy: its potential as an intervention for acute postoperative pain.
abstract: Given the complexity of pain processes, pain relief requires a creative and varied approach. Professional and governmental groups are supporting a holistic approach to pain that results in more positive outcomes for patients. Relaxation techniques provide clients with a strategy for reducing the stress, anxiety, and muscle tension related to pain. Understanding pain, anxiety, and relaxation provides the postanesthesia nurse with an alternative, nonpharmacological method of pain management.
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Atsberger
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D006801:Humans; D010149:Postoperative Pain / Q000451:nursing*; D016528:Postanesthesia Nursing; D012064:Relaxation Therapy