Sritoomma Netchanok1, Moyle Wendy, Cooke Marie, O'Dwyer Siobhan. 1. School of Nursing and Midwifery, Research Centre for Clinical & Community Practice Innovation, Griffith Health Institute, Griffith University, 170 Kessels Road, Nathan Campus, Nathan/QLD 4111, Australia. n.sritoomma@griffith.edu.au
Abstract
AIM: To review the effectiveness of Swedish and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain. BACKGROUND: Thai and Swedish massage both appear to relieve lower back pain but their relative effectiveness has not been clearly established. DESIGN AND METHOD: A literature review of nine databases were searched and 13 papers found. RESULTS: Six papers meet the inclusion criteria and were summarised and reviewed. Both Thai and Swedish massages are reported to relieve chronic low back pain by enhancing physical functions; providing pain relief, improving disability and range of motion, improving psychological functions; reducing anxiety and improving mood. Although based on different theoretical frameworks, they appear to be equally effective in relieving chronic low back pain. CONCLUSION: Despite some evidence for the use of massage to relieve low back pain, methodological limitations highlight the need for further studies that compare Thai massage and Swedish massage.
AIM: To review the effectiveness of Swedish and traditional Thai massage in treating chronic low back pain. BACKGROUND: Thai and Swedish massage both appear to relieve lower back pain but their relative effectiveness has not been clearly established. DESIGN AND METHOD: A literature review of nine databases were searched and 13 papers found. RESULTS: Six papers meet the inclusion criteria and were summarised and reviewed. Both Thai and Swedish massages are reported to relieve chronic low back pain by enhancing physical functions; providing pain relief, improving disability and range of motion, improving psychological functions; reducing anxiety and improving mood. Although based on different theoretical frameworks, they appear to be equally effective in relieving chronic low back pain. CONCLUSION: Despite some evidence for the use of massage to relieve low back pain, methodological limitations highlight the need for further studies that compare Thai massage and Swedish massage.
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