Which of the following cutaneous stimulation techniques will provide Mr.Murray,who suffers from chronic back pain,with pain relief by closing the pain gate?

A) Distraction
B) Relaxation exercises
C) Massage
D) Psychoeducation

Massage is a cutaneous stimulation technique that can provide pain relief by closing the pain gate. This is because the physical touch of massage can activate non-painful pressure receptors in the skin and muscles, which can block painful stimuli from getting through to the spinal cord and brain. Distraction, relaxation exercises, and psychoeducation do not involve cutaneous stimulation and are not directly related to closing the pain gate.