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6 articles for “massage and pain”
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Effectiveness of Foot Massage on Pain among Patients Who Underwent Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: AbstractPain after surgery is common, normal and to be expected. Steps can be taken to minimize or eliminate pain, but pain that gets worse, especially if other symptoms are present, can be a sign of a surgical complication. Patients routinely report mild to moderate pain even though pain medications have been administered. Complimentary strategies based on sound research findings are needed to supplement pharmacological management. Foot massage has the potential …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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Peripheral Blood Flow: A New Indicator for Measuring the Analgesic Effect of Dolowhite Emulsion
Abstract: The pain relieving effect of a proprietary Siddha drug Dolowhite emulsion was studied by using the haemodynamic profile of the cutaneous region using Mexameter. Dolowhite is composed of the Siddha herbs such as Clerodendrum phlomides, Aloe vera, and Cinnamomum camphora. The pain relieving effect of Dolowhite emulsion was studied by using the haemodynamic profile of the cutaneous region using Mexameter. The findings are discussed in the article. The above findings …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Contribution of Dalak (Massage) in the Treatment of Waja-uz-Zohar (Back Pain): A Review
Abstract: Classical Unani literature presents a detailed understanding of Waja-ul-Mafasil (diseases of bones and joints) among which Waja-uz-Zohar (low back pain) has received extensive attention. Distinguished Unani physicians meticulously described its etiology, clinical features, complications, and treatment modalities. According to Unani theory Waja-uz-Zohar is defined as pain originating from the muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues surrounding the lumbar and lumbosacral regions. Prominent scholars, such as Ibn Sina and Zakariya Razi, attributed …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Glucosamine as a Pain Reliving Agent in Planter Fasciitis
Abstract: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of the plantar heel pain. Its main features are a pain, tenderness mostly on the medial aspect of the calcaneum near the sole of heel. There are many conservative methods for treatment of the lantar fasciitis which include rest, massage, night splints, orthoses, injections, cast NSAID, shock wave therapy. The glucosamine is one of the nutritional product which has a good anti- properties …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Health Problems and their Home-Based Management Among Breast Cancer Survivors, Attending Radiotherapy OPD, PGIMER, Chandigarh
Abstract: Objectives: To determine various health problems and their home-based management among breast cancer survivors after three months of completion of hospital-based treatment (surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy). Methodology: A cross-sectional study design was adopted and total 100 women were selected conveniently who were currently disease free. Interview was conducted using Breast Cancer Prevention Trial Symptom Scale (BCPT) and Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9). Research setting was Radiotherapy Outpatient Department (OPD), Post Graduate …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Avascular Necrosis of Neck of Femur w.s.r. to Asthi Majja Gata Vata
Abstract: Avascular necrosis (AVN) is a condition that occurs due to loss of blood supply to the bone which leads to cellular death of bone tissue. A 59 years old female patient, who was suffering from AVN for last 1 year, was admitted in NIA Panchakarma ward. She was diagnosed as a case of avascular necrosis of neck of femur based on MRI reports. As per Ayurveda, the patient was diagnosed …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article