Effects herbal belt combined with exercise program on back muscle pain among weaving women in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

This research is quasi-experimental research. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of using Herbal Belt Packs and Exercise Programs on Back Muscle Pain among Weaving Women in Mae Chaem District, Chiang Mai Province. The study sample consisted of 4 groups, each group of 30 people. The data were collected between 20 July and 20 September 2022. The tools used for data collection were interview forms. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that in the group that received the herbal belt combined with exercise, the group of the herbal belt alone, and the group of physical exercise alone There was a statistically significant reduction in back pain and flexibility of the back muscles (p ≤ 0.001). However, the control group showed statistically significant more back pain than before the experiment (p ≤ 0.001). whereas the degree of flexibility of the back muscles was no statistically significant difference. In conclusion, in all experimental groups, there can reduce back pain and increase the flexibility of the back muscles. The group that received the herbal belt with physical exercise with pain lower back muscles and increased flexibility of the back muscles better than the other groups. Therefore, the use of herbal belts should be encouraged in conjunction with self-exercise which is another approach that the working group can easily follow It does not waste money and does not interfere with the operation time.