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Effect of Tok-Sen Massage for Non-specific Low Back Pain
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Tok-Sen Massage and Pressure Massage for Non-specific Chronic Low Back Pain. Completed, enrolled 12 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this clinical trial was to find out whether Tok Sen massage (a massage method with wooden instruments from northern Thailand) is more effective than pressure massage in relieving pain and improving quality of life in participants with chronic low back pain. The main questions it aims to answer are: Can Tok Sen Massage Relieve Chronic Lower Back Pain? Can Tok Sen massage improve the quality of life of patients with chronic low back pain? Researchers compared Tok Sen massage with pressure massage, which works on low back pain, to see if it could treat chronic low back pain. Participants will: Receive Tok Sen massage or pressure massage every week for 1 month. Questionnaires and flexion measurements before and after each massage. After the massage session, fill out the online questionnaire once a month for three months.
Study Details
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Interventions
Press the wedge and tapping: the strength for pressing the wedge is 1000g±50g, the height for mallet free fall(instead of beating by arm)10cm±2cm. For Pressure massage, the strength for pressing the wedge is 1500g±50g.
Press the wedge: the strength for pressing the wedge is 1500g±50g,