COMPARISON OF THE USE OF LAVENDER OIL AND GINGER OIL IN EFFLAURAGE MASSAGE TO TREAT LOWER BACK PAIN

Abstract

Background : Lower back pain is a condition that occurs due to the enlargement of the uterus and weight gain so that the center of gravity moves forward and the mother's body position adapts to this. Improper posture will force excessive stretching. Low backpain that is not treated immediately can result in long-term back pain and increase the likelihood of post-partum back pain

Objective Comparing the effectiveness of lavender oil and ginger oil in efflaurage massage to reduce lower back pain in pregnant women

Methods : This research is quantitative research with a research design analitik comparative with a plan Two group pretest posttest desaign. The independent variable is the use of lavender and ginger oil, the dependent variable is low back pain. The population in this study were pregnant women who experienced back pain by means of simple random sampling taking into account the inclusion criteria. The research was conducted for 3 months, namely May-July 2024 in the PMB Mukaromah Gresik area. Data collection using Numerical Rating Scales . The data analysis technique used uses tests Mann Whitney

Results : The results of this research analysis show that there is a significant difference in lower back pain between before and after Efflaurage massage with ginger oil (p value < 0.05). Meanwhile, in the ginger oil group, there was no significant difference in lower back pain between before and after the Efflaurage massage with Lavender oil (p > 0.05).

Conclusion : Effleurage massage using ginger oil is more effective than effleurage massage using lavender oil in reducing lower back pain. Effleurage massage using ginger oil should be used to treat lower back pain in pregnant women.