The Effectiveness of Medical Tattoos (SAK-YA) on the Level of Lower Back Pain and Range of Motion of the Lower Back Muscles

Abstract

This quasi-experimental research design one group pre-posttest was to study the effectiveness of Medical tattoos (SAK-YA) on relieving lower back pain and improving the range of motion of the lower back muscles. A purposive sample of 30 people was selected, with the sample inclusion criteria, aged between 25-60 years with lower back pain. The sample received treatment at the Applied Thai Traditional Medicine clinic Abhaibhubejhr Thai Traditional Medicine College Prachinburi Province and diagnosed with lower back pain or “Lomplaipattakad Sanyan 1 lang” (Thai word) by Thai traditional medicine practitioners. The data collection tools used in this research include general information, pain level scale and recording of the range of motion of the lower back muscles. The research found that SAK-YA significantly reduced the level of pain and improved the range of motion of the lower back muscles (p<0.05) when comparing the before the first treatment results. The average pain level before treatment was 5.53, while after the fourth treatment was 0.87. The range of motion of the lower back muscles in the trunk flexion position before treatment had an average of 265.13 degrees, while After the fourth treatment was 284.80 degrees. SAK - YA in individuals with lower back pain may reduce pain and improve the range of motion of the lower back muscles without any side effects. This research is an examine of utilizing indigenous knowledge as an alternative approach for treating patients with lower back pain. It also serves as a case study for future development in research.