Pregnant women benefit from massage therapy

Field, Tiffany; Hernandez‐Reif, Maria; Hart, Sybil; Theakston, Hillary; Schanberg, Saul M.; Kuhn, Cynthia M.

doi:10.3109/01674829909075574

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“…Shim et al [9] recommended good posture and regular exercise as a method of reducing LBP. Massage therapy has been shown to be effective for reducing LBP and decreasing levels of anxiety [10]. Carr [11] indicated that the use of orthotheses such as sacroiliac belts can significantly reduce pain and lessen the effects on daily life; however, Vleeming et al [13] identified no evidence for the use of a pelvic belt as a stand-alone treatment.…”

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Women's experiences of low back pain during pregnancy

Mota¹,

Cardoso²,

Carvalho³

et al. 2015

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Abstract. OBJECTIVES:This study investigated the self-reported prevalence and impact of low back pain (LBP) during pregnancy in primiparous and multiparous women, and their treatment-seeking rationales and experiences, including their use of physiotherapy. METHODS: A sample of 105 post-partum women was recruited. All participants answered a questionnaire; women who experienced LBP during pregnancy (n = 71) continue in the study and later they were also interviewed. Content analysis, descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. RESULTS: Reports of LBP were common (n = 71; 67.6%) and slightly more frequent in primiparous (n = 40; 56.3%) than multiparous (n = 31; 43.7%) women. Multiparous women with LBP were significantly older (p < 0.001) and reported more sleep disturbances (p = 0.026) than primiparous women with LBP. LBP prevented women performing their daily activities (n = 41; 57.7%) and worsened with the advance of pregnancy (n = 55; 77.5%), yet 93.0% (n = 66) of these women received no treatment. CONCLUSION: LBP is a prevalent and important clinical condition affecting the daily life of many pregnant women. Nevertheless, few women seek any treatment and physiotherapy is rarely considered. Given the significant impact on quality of life, health professionals need to be proactive in asking women about LBP.

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Women's experiences of low back pain during pregnancy

Mota¹,

Cardoso²,

Carvalho³

et al. 2015

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“…14,19,23,28,39 Thirteen studies did not specifically focus on lumbopelvic pain and included pregnant women. 6,[10][11][12][13]17,21,22,26,29,32,38,40 Outcome Measures The effectiveness of treatment was measured by a variety of outcome measures, but most studies used pain or disability. For pain, the visual analog scale 19,22,24,28,31,39,40 and numeric pain rating scale 5,6,14,23,26,35 were the most commonly used measurement tools.…”

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Recommendations for Physical Therapists on the Treatment of Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

Benten¹,

Pool²,

Mens³

et al. 2014

J Orthop Sports Phys Ther

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“…Field et al, in their three studies (1999, 2004, and 2009), reported that relaxation instruction and massage therapy can decrease the incidence of pregnancy. 3,11,12 Brown et al also reported that yoga can decrease pregnancy depression by decreasing the maternal cortisol level. 13 Attachment is a close and permanent relationship between mother and her baby that facilitates the mother-baby interaction and creates a close bilateral emotional relationship just after delivery.…”

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Comparison of the Effects of Attachment and Relaxation Instruction on the Third Trimester Depression and Post-partum Blues

Akbarzade

Rafiee

Nasrin

et al. 2018

Nepal j. obstet. gynaecol.

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Aims:This study was conducted to compare the effects of attachment and relaxation instruction on the third trimester depression and post-partum blues.Methods: Randomized controlled trial in three arms (teaching relaxation, maternal-fetal attachment skills and control) of 42 women each among 126 nulliparous women in a selected educational center (Hafez) affiliated to Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran from January 2012 to February 2012. The patients filled out the demographic data sheet, Cranley maternal-fetal attachment test questionnaire, Beck depression questionnaire, Spilberger anxiety and written consent Questionnaires. Results:The mean and standard deviation of the Beck depression test scores after the intervention were 20.5±3/10, 21.1±3.8, and 23.2±3.8 for the attachment, relaxation, and control group, respectively. The changes were statistically significant according to the one-way ANOVA test (P= 0.002). The post-hoc test was statistically significant for the decrease in the depression groups after delivery in the attachment (P = 0.01) and relaxation group (P = 0.01).The reduction in the depression scores before, and after the intervention in the attachment (P=0.001) and relaxation group (P = 0.002) was significant based on paired-t-test results. However, the control group showed an increase in the depression scores which were statistically significant (P= 0.04). Conclusions:Prenatal educational program based on attachment and relaxation training can improve maternal identity role and reduce maternal depression. This study showed that preventing post-partum depression by simple, available and cost beneficial training programs skills.

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Pregnant women benefit from massage therapy

Cited by 139 publications

References 25 publications

Women's experiences of low back pain during pregnancy

Women's experiences of low back pain during pregnancy

Recommendations for Physical Therapists on the Treatment of Lumbopelvic Pain During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review

Comparison of the Effects of Attachment and Relaxation Instruction on the Third Trimester Depression and Post-partum Blues

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