A comparison of the effects of connective tissue massage and classical massage on chronic mechanical low back pain.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The study aimed to compare the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) and classical massage (CM) in patients with chronic mechanical low back pain on pain and autonomic responses and to determine the most effective manual therapy method.

Methods

Seventy individuals with chronic mechanical low back pain were randomly divided into CTM (n = 35) and CM (n = 35) groups. The participants were given a 4-week treatment protocol consisting of a hot pack, exercise, and CTM or CM for 20 sessions. A visual analog scale was used to measure pain intensity. Heart rate, blood pressure, and skin temperature were measured for the evaluation of autonomic responses. In addition, disability (Oswestry disability index), quality of life (short form 36), and sleep quality (Pittsburgh

SUBMITTER: Er G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101266 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature