Model for the control of back pain in pregnant women using gymnastic yoga

Abstract

Background Back pain is a complaint during pregnancy and, if not treated properly, can affect the condition of both the mother and fetus, leading to complications. Exercise during pregnancy is an effective, non-pharmacological method for dealing with back pain during pregnancy. Gymnastic yoga is one management option for reducing back pain in pregnant women.
Objective To analyze the effects of yoga exercises on the intensity of back pain levels in pregnant women.
Method This study used a quasi-experimental control group design with pre- and post-intervention tests. A total of 40 participants were divided evenly into 2 groups, for 20 respondents per group. Group 1 received a gymnastic yoga intervention, while group 2 was the control group. The differences in back pain levels was assessed using the Mann-Whitney U-test.
Results The average reported back pain level with the NRS measurement scale after treatment was 2.35 ± 0.67 (mild pain), while the control group was 4.1 ± 0.78 (moderate pain). While the average reported back pain level with VAS measurement scale after treatment was 23.5 ± 6.70 (mild pain), while the control group was 41 ± 7.88 (moderate pain). The results of different back pain tests using the Mann-Whithney test obtained p value = 0,000.
Conclusion Gymnastic yoga effectively reduced back pain in pregnant women.