The Effect of Topical (Rose) Oil on Pregnancy-Related Low Back Pain

The study aimed to assess the efficacy of topical rose oil in women with pregnancy-related low back pain. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 120 women with pregnancy-related low back pain. Patients were allocated to 3 parallel groups to receive topical rose oil (in the carrier o...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published in:Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine 2017-01, Vol.22
Main Authors: Mahbobeh Shirazi PhD, Safieh Mohebitabar MD, Sodabeh Bioos BS, Mir Saeed Yekaninejad PhD, Roja Rahimi PhD, Zahra Shahpiri PhD, Farhad Malekshahi PhD, Fatemeh Nejatbakhsh PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Online Access:Get full text
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Description
Summary:The study aimed to assess the efficacy of topical rose oil in women with pregnancy-related low back pain. A randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted on 120 women with pregnancy-related low back pain. Patients were allocated to 3 parallel groups to receive topical rose oil (in the carrier of almond oil), placebo (carrier oil), or no intervention. All groups were followed for 4 weeks. All participants were evaluated by Visual Analog Scale and the Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaires to assess the pain intensity and its impact on daily activities before and after the intervention. Significant decrease in pain intensity compared to carrier oil or no intervention was observed. The rose oil also improves the functional ability of these patients in contrast with no intervention, while its effect on function is not significant compared to carrier oil. Rose oil reduced pregnancy-related low back pain intensity without any significant adverse effect.
ISSN:2156-5872
2156-5899
DOI:10.1177/2156587216654601