The Comparison Study Between the Efficacy of Fresh Herbal Compression and Dried Herbal Compression in Patients with Neck and Back Pain: A Randomized Trial
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Thai traditional medicine hot compress herb muscle pain
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Objective: To compare the efficacy of freah herbal compression with dry herbal compression for treatment in Lom -Plai-Pata-Khad Sanyan 4 of neck/back – neck or upper back pain.
Methods: 206 subjects were divided randomly to fresh hot herbal compress treatment group (N=103) and dry hot herbal compress treatment group (N=103). The hot herbal compressed was applied on neck and upper back 45 minutes, 3 times for 1 week (1st, 3rd and 5th day). The pain scores, numeric rating scale (NRS: 0-10) were recorded before - after and follow up in 14+2 day. The satisfaction were asked after 5th day.
Results: The pain scores were reduced significantly difference before and after treatment both groups on 1st, 3rd and 5th day (p-value <0.001). The reducing pain, score reducing <2 levels showed no significant difference between fresh and dry hot herbal compress treatment. Mean differences of pain scores between fresh and dry hot herbal compress treatment on 1st, 3rd and 5th day were no significantly difference. The satisfaction result showed significant difference in smell, heat and soften of fresh hot herbal compress treatment.
Conclusion: The fresh or dry hot herbal compress can be used for reliving muscular pain in the Lom-Plai-Pata-Khad Sanyan 4 of neck/back or other muscular diseases that depended on convenience and usage properly.
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Tangchitchareon S, Chuachang P, Jaiveerawattana C, Onsa-ard A, Suwannatrai U, Vannabhum M, Akarasereenont P. The Comparison Study Between the Efficacy of Fresh Herbal Compression and Dried Herbal Compression in Patients with Neck and Back Pain: A Randomized Trial. Siriraj Med Bull [Internet]. 2022 Jan. 1 [cited 2024 Apr. 26];15(1):22-30. Available from: https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/simedbull/article/view/253056
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2. กระทรวงสาธารณสุข กมงมมปญแนสนแ. แนวทางเวชปฏิบัติการแพทย์แผนไทยในสถานบริการสาธารณสุขของรัฐ. โรงพิมพ์องค์การสงเคราะห์ทหารผ่านศึก2550.
3. ชยันต์ พิเชียรสุนทร แนชตแเยจร. คำอธิบายพระโอสถนารายณ์. อมรินทร์พริ้นติ้งแอนด์พับลิชชิ่ง2548.
4. Health DfDoTTaAMMoP. list of medical products. 2016.
5. Tewtrakul S, Subhadhirasakul S. Anti-allergic activity of some selected plants in the Zingiberaceae family. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2007;109(3):535-8.
6. Mitoshi M, Kuriyama I, Nakayama H, Miyazato H, Sugimoto K, Kobayashi Y, et al. Suppression of allergic and inflammatory responses by essential oils derived from herbal plants and citrus fruits. International journal of molecular medicine. 2014;33(6):1643-51.
7. Kaushik ML, Jalalpure SS. Effect of Curcuma zedoaria Rosc root extracts on behavioral and radiology changes in arthritic rats. Journal of advanced pharmaceutical technology & research. 2011;2(3):170.
8. Pongprayoon U, Tuchinda P, Claeson P, Sematong T, Reutrakul V, Soontornsaratune P. Topical antiinflammatory activity of the major lipophilic constituents of the rhizome of Zingiber cassumunar. Part II: hexane extractives. Phytomedicine. 1997;3(4):323-6.
9. Pongprayoon U, Soontornsaratune P, Jarikasem S, Sematong T, Wasuwat S, Claeson P. Topical antiinflammatory activity of the major lipophilic constituents of the rhizome of Zingiber cassumunar. Part I: The essential oil. Phytomedicine. 1997;3(4):319-22.
10. Panthong A, Kanjanapothi D, Niwatananant W, Tuntiwachwuttikul P, Reutrakul V. Anti-inflammatory activity of compound D {(E)-4-(3′, 4′-dimethoxyphenyl) but-3-en-2-ol} isolated from Zingiber cassumunar Roxb. Phytomedicine. 1997;4(3):207-12.
11. Francisco V, Costa G, Figueirinha A, Marques C, Pereira P, Neves BM, et al. Anti-inflammatory activity of Cymbopogon citratus leaves infusion via proteasome and nuclear factor-κB pathway inhibition: Contribution of chlorogenic acid. Journal of ethnopharmacology. 2013;148(1):126-34.
12. Boukhatem MN, Ferhat MA, Kameli A, Saidi F, Kebir HT. Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) essential oil as a potent anti-inflammatory and antifungal drugs. Libyan Journal of Medicine. 2014;9(1).
13. Zhang Z, Leong DJ, Xu L, He Z, Wang A, Navati M, et al. Curcumin slows osteoarthritis progression and relieves osteoarthritis-associated pain symptoms in a post-traumatic osteoarthritis mouse model. Arthritis research & therapy. 2016;18(1):1-12.
14. Dhippayom T, Kongkaew C, Chaiyakunapruk N, Dilokthornsakul P, Sruamsiri R, Saokaew S, et al. Clinical effects of Thai herbal compress: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2015;2015.
15. Trainapakul C CM, Kanavitoon W, Titumtaogerd R, Naka S, Mitrniyodom M, et al. . Effect of milk ejection performance of postpartum mothers after breasts massage and compression with mini hot and herbal compress. Journal of Nursing and Education. 2012;3(3):75-91.
16. Madeleine P, Vangsgaard S, Andersen JH, Ge H-Y, Arendt-Nielsen L. Computer work and self-reported variables on anthropometrics, computer usage, work ability, productivity, pain, and physical activity. BMC musculoskeletal disorders. 2013;14(1):1-10.
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18. Lekutai S, Tansuwannon W, Sereechotchahiran S, Buakham P. Pain-relieving Effects of Hot Herbal Compress in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Journal of Thai Traditional & Alternative Medicine. 2008;6(2):219-28.
19. Phromjuang K. The Effects of Thai Herbal Compress on Knee Osteoarthritis Pain among Elderly. Buddhachinaraj Med J. 2010;27 (3):275-84.
20. ปราโมทย์ เสถียรรัตน์ และคณะ. ประสิทธิผลเบื้องต้นของการประคบสมุนไพร. สถาบันการแพทย์แผนไทย: นนทบุรี, 2546
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25. LIn Y. Effects of thermal therapy in improving the passive range of knee motion: comparison of clod and superficial heat applications. Clinical rehabilitation. 2003;17:618-23.