Tense? Stretch! Stretch the muscle to release the knot - to relieve the tension. Tension is merely a shoe-lace. Pull the ends tight to release the tension - to undo the loops and to relax. [How one of the shapes of the Electron/Photon itself has practical benefits.... "Wave/Particle Duality of nature can be explained by a shoelace and can relieve all tension, stress, all misunderstandings and uncertainty in everything, everywhere" says Kenneth Udut of Naples Florida USA on 7/19/13:-) ]