Efficacy of acupressure massage on low back pain intensity and frequency in third-trimester pregnancy: A pilot study
Keywords:
: Pijat Akupresur, Nyeri Punggung Bawah, Ibu Hamil Trimester III, Intensitas, FrekuensiAbstract
Background: Low back pain is a prevalent physiological discomfort during the third trimester of pregnancy, significantly impacting maternal mobility and quality of life. Due to pharmacological limitations, safe and effective non-pharmacological interventions are urgently needed.
Objective: This pilot study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of acupressure massage on reducing the intensity and frequency of low back pain in third-trimester pregnant women.
Methods: A pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-test and post-test design was conducted at Puskesmas Dompu Barat. Fifteen pregnant women in the third trimester were selected using purposive sampling. The intervention involved acupressure stimulation on the Bladder 23 (BL23), Governor Vessel 3 (GV3), and Governor Vessel 4 (GV4) points, performed three times weekly. Pain intensity and frequency were assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test (p<0.05).
Results: The study revealed a significant reduction in pain outcomes. The mean pain intensity score decreased from 4.20 (SD 0.775) to 1.00 (SD 0.000) (p<0.001). Similarly, pain frequency scores dropped from 4.26 (SD 0.799) to 1.40 (SD 0.655) (p<0.001). Clinically, 100% of participants improved from moderate to mild pain levels after the intervention.
Conclusion: Acupressure on BL23, GV3, and GV4 points is highly effective in alleviating both the intensity and frequency of low back pain during late pregnancy, serving as a safe non-pharmacological therapy.
Recommendation: Midwives are encouraged to integrate this therapy into routine antenatal care. Future research should utilize a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design with a larger sample size to further validate these findings.
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