Muscle guarding is a protective mechanism to protect against potential pain and further injury or pain associated with joint movement. Heat application to relieve muscle guarding accomplishes all but which of the following?

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Heat application helps in muscle relaxation, increases the range of motion, and reduces pain by improving blood flow and reducing muscle tightness. It does not increase pain perception; rather, it helps in decreasing it.

Muscle Guarding Is a Protective Mechanism to Protect Against Potential