Effectiveness of Strengthening Exercises Versus Integrated Massage Techniques for Postnatal Mother with Neck Pain

Abstract

Background: Neck pain can be a serious issue for postpartum mothers and can range from mild to severe, disabling conditions. The cause of postpartum neck pain is physiological musculoskeletal changes and new factors like changes in posture, although the effect of exercise and massage reduces the pain. The study is designed to examine how strengthening exercises and massage techniques affect postnatal mothers with neck pain.
Aim and Objective: The aim of the study is to determine the effectiveness of integrated massage techniques and strengthening exercises for postnatal mothers with neck pain.
Methodology: 30 participants were included in the study and divided into two group-A (n=15) performed strengthening and stretching exercises, & Group- B (n=15) performed massage techniques. Outcome measures were done using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and Neck Disability Index (NDI).
Result: The analysis shows that the significant value (p-value) for both intervention A & intervention B is P<0.0001. The mean value of the outcome measures VAS and NDI shows that neck strengthening exercises (VAS A = 3.33) and (NDI A=19.73) is more effective than the integrated massage techniques (VAS B = 4.07) and (NDI B =19.60)
Conclusion: This study concluded that both groups showed significant improvement. Group A (neck-strengthening exercises) is more effective than group B (integrative exercises).

How to cite this article:
Soundarya M, Sandhiya M, Selvam S. Effectiveness
of Strengthening Exercises Versus Integrated
Massage Techniques for Postnatal Mother with
Neck Pain. .J. HealthCare Edu. & Med. Inform.
2024;11(1&2):41-47

DOI: https://doi.org/10.24321/2455.9199.202410