Muscle relaxation and brain waves

This study tests a simple relaxation technique (progressive muscle relaxation) to help reduce anxiety in parents of children with cancer. If you are the main caregiver for a child recently diagnosed with cancer and currently in the hospital, this may help you feel calmer.

This study looks at whether different types of brain stimulation (called TMS) can help reduce the muscle pain triggered during a test. It is designed for people who also have insomnia, and who are otherwise healthy.

This study tests how vibrating muscles affects brain signals that control movement. It uses a safe brain stimulation technique to measure these signals. It may help researchers understand how the brain and muscles communicate.

This study tests whether a program of breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation can help young male American football players. It may improve relaxation and well-being.

This study looks at how imagining different types of muscle contractions (fast vs. slow) might change your muscle function and how your brain controls them. It could help us understand new ways to improve strength without actual exercise.

This study compares two therapies for neck pain in people who use computers for long hours. The goal is to see which method better reduces pain and stiffness from tight neck muscles.