Integrating Groove Massage in Dietary Management Plans for Mild Hypertension: A Clinical Study

Abstract

Hypertension is a substantial risk factor for cardiovascular diseases and has conventionally been managed with medication and dietary modifications. This study aimed to investigate the efficacy of incorporating groove massage into dietary management regimens for patients with moderate hypertension. This randomized controlled trial included 110 participants with moderate hypertension. The patients were divided into two groups: an intervention group and a control group, with 55 patients in each group. The primary outcomes assessed during the eight-week duration were differences in body mass index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and physical activity levels. After eight weeks, the patients in the intervention group had a substantially lower body mass index (–1.2 kg/m²) than those in the control group (–0.4 kg/m²). Patients in the intervention group had considerably decreased systolic and diastolic blood pressure (–5 and –3 mmHg, respectively) than those in the control group (–2 and –1 mmHg, respectively). Patients in the intervention group had substantially increased physical activity levels (20%) than those in the control group (10%). Patients in the intervention group had considerable improvements in dietary practices, as evidenced by increased consumption of fruits and vegetables and decreased salt intake.