Warm water in particular (around 88 degrees) may help relax muscles more.
For example, blow bubbles, read books, or talk about fun activities to help relax your child.
Thinking about such minor details finally helped relax him.
Still a trace shaky from my tests on the alternative control center the night before, I took a slow, deep breath to help relax myself.
He tapped a panel which turned the windows opaque, so they would have more privacy, but it didn't help relax him.
I believe it helped relax the atmosphere in the city.
Heat may help relax the muscles of the knee.
"He had a good sense of humor and a confident, laid-back style, which helped relax me."
This may help relax the sphincter muscles, but any benefit wears off within a matter of weeks or months.
For example, doing slow, deep breathing can help relax your mind and body.