Edmund Jacobson

Edmund Jacobson (Template:IPA-en) was a pioneering physiologist and psychiatrist who developed progressive muscle relaxation, a method for managing stress and anxiety.

Etymology

The name Edmund is of Old English origin, meaning "wealthy protector". Jacobson is a patronymic surname of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of Jacob".

Life and Career

Edmund Jacobson was born in 1888 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied at Harvard Medical School and later taught at the University of Chicago. Jacobson's research focused on the physical manifestations of anxiety and stress, leading him to develop progressive muscle relaxation in the 1920s. This technique involves tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body to promote physical and mental relaxation.

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that helps reduce stress and anxiety by systematically tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body. Jacobson's method is based on the premise that mental calmness is a natural result of physical relaxation. This technique is still widely used today in various fields, including psychology, psychiatry, and physical therapy.

Related Terms

• Anxiety
• Stress
• Physiology
• Psychiatry
• Harvard Medical School
• University of Chicago

See Also

• Biofeedback
• Relaxation technique
• Mindfulness

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Edmund Jacobson
• Wikipedia's article - Edmund Jacobson

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