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Effect of Deep Tissue Massage on Subjective and Objective Parameters in Office Workers With Chronic Low Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Deep Tissue Massage for Chronic Low-back Pain. Completed, enrolled 40 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The main objective of the study was to assess the impact of deep tissue massage on subjective and objective parameters in a group of office workers with chronic low back pain. Specific objectives: * Assessment of the impact of deep tissue massage on the level of pain * Assessment of the impact of deep tissue massage on the level of disability * Assessment of the impact of deep tissue massage on the mobility of the lumbar spine * Assessment of the effect of deep tissue massage on the discomfort threshold of tissue compression in the area of the erector spinae muscle * Assessment of the impact of deep tissue massage on the biophysical parameters of the soft tissues of the erector spinae muscle * Evaluation of the impact of deep tissue massage on the bioelectric potentials of the erector spinae muscle during everyday activities and the flexion-relaxation test Hypotheses: * Deep tissue massage will reduce the level of pain in the lumbar spine * Deep tissue massage will reduce the level of disability * Deep tissue massage will increase the range of motion of the lumbar spine in all directions * Deep tissue massage will reduce the threshold of discomfort when compressing the soft tissues of the erector spinae muscle * Deep tissue massage will reduce muscle tone and stiffness and increase the elasticity of the back extensor muscle * Deep tissue massage will increase the bioelectrical potentials of the erector spinae muscle while performing tests of activities of daily living * Deep tissue massage will reduce the value of the flexion-relaxation test
Study Details
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Interventions
The Deep Tissue Massage lasted 45 minutes. The entire therapy included 4 treatments over a period of 2 weeks. The interval between treatments was 3 days. The conducted therapy included techniques for: quadratus lumborum muscle, erector spinae muscle, thoracolumbar fascia, iliopsoas muscle. All techniques were performed on both sides of the patient's body.