Aromatherapy Massage in Chronic Low Back Pain

Condition(s) studied

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Conventional Physiotherapy: Hotpack (10 min) TENS (20 min) Ultrasound (5 min) Stretching \& stabilization exercises (15 min) Frequency: 5 sessions/week for 4 weeks

Aromatherapy Massage + Conventional Physiotherapy: Same conventional physiotherapy protocol Aromatherapy massage: Lavender + orange essential oil (%1.5 in sweet almond oil) 15 min/session 3 sessions/week for 4 weeks Massage techniques: effleurage, petrissage, friction, vibration

Study summary

The aim was to investigate the effectiveness of adding aromatherapy massage with a mixture of lavender and orange oil to conventional physical therapy in individuals with chronic nonspecific low back pain on pain, central sensitization, functionality, sleep, quality of life, kinesiophobia, anxiety, and depression in this patient population.

Eligibility

Primary outcome measure(s)

• McGill Pain Questionnaire — Baseline, 4 weeks
  The McGill Pain Questionnaire Short Form consists of 15 items evaluating sensory and affective dimensions of pain. Each item is scored on a 0-3 Likert scale, with total scores ranging from 0 to 45. Higher scores indicate greater pain severity.
• Pressure Pain Threshold (Algometer) — Baseline, 4 weeks
  Pressure pain threshold will be measured using an algometer to evaluate sensitivity in predefined anatomical points. The device quantifies the minimum pressure that induces pain.
• Central Sensitization Inventory — Baseline and 4 weeks
  The Central Sensitization Inventory is a 25-item questionnaire assessing symptoms related to central sensitization. Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale (0-4), with total scores ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate greater central sensitization symptoms.

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