Effectiveness of combined deep tissue massage and stretching on pain, range of motion, and waist function of non-specific low back pain

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of Deep Tissue Massage combined with stretching (DTMS) on Range of Motion (ROM), and waist function in non-specific cases of Low Back Pain. This research was a pre-experimental study using a pretest and posttest design. The research sample consisted of 21 people with non-specific Low Back Pain injuries taken by purposive sampling technique. The treatment used combined Deep Tissue Massage and stretching exercises. The treatment was carried out once with a duration of 30 minutes. Pain scale measurement used the VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) instrument. ROM used the modified Schober Test and Fingertip to Floor instruments. Measurement of waist function used the ODI (Oswestry Disability Index) instrument. The data analysis technique used was the Paired t-test. The results showed that Deep Tissue Massage combined with stretching reduced pain, significantly increased ROM and waist function (p<0.05). The conclusion of this study was that Deep Tissue Massage and stretching can reduce pain, increase ROM, and improve waist function so that it can be applied to patients with non-specific low back pain.