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Effects of Stretch-Based Progressive Relaxation Training on the Secretion of Salivary Immunoglobulin A in Orofacial Pain Patients
1Departments of Psychoiogy and Behaviorai Science, Orofaciai Pain Center Coilege of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
2Department of Psychology and Orofacial Pain Center, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
3Department of Behavioral Science Coilege of Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
*Corresponding Author(s): ChaHes R. Carison E-mail:
There is a growing body of evidence that psychologic stressors can affect physical health and proneness to disease through depletion of the body's immune system. Relatively little research, however, has investigated the potential immunoenhancing effect of stress-relieving strategies such as progressive muscle relaxation. This study explored the relationship between immune functioning and relaxation training with persons experiencing persistent facial pain. In a single experimental session, 21 subjects either received relaxation training or rested for an equivalent time period. Salivary immunoglobulin A, mood, pain, and tension levels were measured before and after relaxation and rest periods. Results indicated that a greater proportion of those receiving relaxation training had increases in secretion of salivary immunoglobulin A. These findings suggest that immunoenhancement may be another potential benefit of progressive relaxation training for persons with chronic pain conditions.
facial pain; relaxation; psycboneuroimmunology; salivary immunoglobulin A
Jeffrey J. Sherman,ChaHes R. Carison,James A. McCubbin,John F. Wilson. Effects of Stretch-Based Progressive Relaxation Training on the Secretion of Salivary Immunoglobulin A in Orofacial Pain Patients. Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache. 1997. 11(2);115-124.
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