Effectiveness of Medical Massage in Reducing Neck Pain Among Multiple Occupational Groups: A Longitudinal Study

Arsovski, Denis (2024) Effectiveness of Medical Massage in Reducing Neck Pain Among Multiple Occupational Groups: A Longitudinal Study. International Journal of Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, 17 (3). pp. 23-30. ISSN 1916-257X

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Abstract

Background: Neck pain is a common complaint affecting people across vari�ous professions, especially those involving prolonged sedentary activities.
Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of medical massage in reduc�ing neck pain among diverse occupational groups in North Macedonia over a 3-year
period (2019–2022).
Methods: A total of 127 participants from various professions such as infor�mation technology professionals, bank accountants, textile workers, business sector employees, and secretaries were subjected to one or two massages per month. Pain intensity was measured using a numerical rating scale at the start and throughout the study. The statistical methods in this research study included descriptive statistics for summarizing
demographic data, comparative analyses to assess the effectiveness of massage therapy on pain reduction, and inferential statistics to determine significance levels
and correlations within the data.
Results: At the beginning of the study, participants reported an average pain intensity level of 7 on a numerical rating scale from 1 to 10. Over the study period, consistent massage therapy led to a signif�icant reduction in neck pain, with partici�pants reporting an average pain level of 2 in the final months. Crucially, the research revealed that discontinuation of massage sessions, as observed in a subset of respon�dents who abstained for approximately 4 months, resulted in an escalation of pain intensity. This finding draws attention to the importance of regular massage therapy in sustaining pain relief benefits.
Conclusion: The study’s outcomes focus on the effectiveness of medical massage in managing neck pain across various occu�pational backgrounds. This research pro�vides valuable perception in the potential long-term benefits of massage therapy, accenting the need for continued treat�ment to maintain pain relief among people exposed to neck and back pain. These findings offer essential guidance to health�care professionals and individuals seeking non-pharmacological interventions for chronic neck pain management.

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences Scientific Fields (Frascati) > Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Higher Medical School
Depositing User:	MSc Denis Arsovski
Date Deposited:	19 Sep 2024 14:17
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2024 14:17
URI:	https://eprints.uklo.edu.mk/id/eprint/10247

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