reciprocal inhibition

• Proceso fisiológico en el que la contracción de un músculo se acompaña de la relajación de su grupo muscular opuesto, empleado a menudo en contextos terapéuticos para reducir la tensión o el espasmo muscular.

A physiological process in which the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its opposing muscle group, often used in therapeutic contexts to reduce muscle tension or spasm.

1. Physiological processC1formal

   A neurological process where the contraction of one muscle is accompanied by the relaxation of its opposing muscle group.

   inhibición recíproca

   • Reciprocal inhibition allows for smooth and coordinated movement.
   • Physical therapists use the principle of reciprocal inhibition to reduce muscle spasms.
   • When you contract your biceps, reciprocal inhibition relaxes your triceps.

2. Psychological techniqueC2formal

   A behavioral therapy technique where a relaxation response is used to inhibit an anxiety response.

   Inhibición recíproca

   • Reciprocal inhibition is a core principle in systematic desensitization therapy.
   • The therapist used reciprocal inhibition to help the patient overcome their phobia.
   • By pairing a relaxing stimulus with a feared one, reciprocal inhibition reduces the fear response.