IMPLEMENTASI EFFLEURAGE MASSAGE UNTUK MENGATASI NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH IBU HAMIL TRIMESTER III DI KELURAHAN TUGUREJO

Lower back pain in third trimester pregnant women is caused by an increase in the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which cause relaxation of the ligaments in the body, thereby increasing the mobility of joints or muscles, especially the muscles in the pelvis. This back pain can cause significant discomfort and pain. Pharmacological treatment can be done by administering pain-reducing drugs such as paracetamol. Meanwhile, nonpharmacological methods that can be used are breathing techniques, changing, hot or cold therapy, finger-hold relaxation therapy, and effleurage massage positions. The effleurage massage technique is a massage technique on the back or sacrum area using the base of the palms. The massage can increase muscle relaxation, soothe the condition of the extremities and relieve pain. The advantages of effleurage massage are that it can relieve stress, relieve muscle tension, increase blood circulation, and relax. Method: This EBP-based descriptive study explored the reduction of lower back pain in third trimester pregnant women with effleurage massage. discussion: Respondents paid attention for four days with daily visits. Before the procedure, the first respondent's pain was on a scale of 5 and for the second respondent a scale of 5. After the procedure, on the fourth day, the first respondent showed a decrease in pain to scale 1, and the second respondent also experienced a decrease in pain to scale 1. It can be concluded that there was an effect Effleurage massage for third trimester pregnant women's back pain. In conclusion: effleurage massage is effective in reducing back pain in third trimester pregnant women.