Effect of Breathing and Muscle Relaxation Technique in Individual With Essential Hypertension

Primary hypertension, also called essential hypertension, is a rise in blood pressure (BP) with no identifiable cause. The most prevalent form of hypertension is essential hypertension, which involves 95% of patients with hypertension.Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is learning to relax some groups of muscles while paying attention to the feelings connected with both the tense and relaxed states.It is generally established that regular slow (deep) breathing exercises enhance respiratory and cardiovascular function by enhancing parasympathetic tone and reducing sympathetic activity, thus reducing BP, heart rate, respiratory rate, and stress levels in hypertensive patients. This study aimed to investigate the combined effect of slow breathing and PMR technique on BP, heart rate, respiratory rate, and anxiety in patients diagnosed with essential hypertension.

Inclusion Criteria:Participants with essential hypertension, a diastolic BP between 90 to 109mm of Hg, a systolic BP of more than 140mm of Hg,Aged between 30 to 60 years, andSelf co-operation.Exclusion Criteria:Participants with secondary hypertension, any physical abnormalities that may disturb the exercise intervention,Participant who cannot perform any relaxation or breathing exercises, andNon-cooperation of participants.