EDUKASI DAN PRAKTIK ENDORPHIN MASSAGE SEBAGAI TERAPI ALAMI NYERI PUNGGUNG BAGI IBU HAMIL DI BPM MURNIATI

Abstract

Back pain is one of the common complaints experienced by pregnant women, especially during the third trimester of pregnancy. This pain needs to be managed non-pharmacologically in order to avoid the side effects of medication. One method that can be used is endorphin massage, which is a gentle massage that stimulates the production of endorphins as the body’s natural analgesic.

The aim of this community service activity is to improve the knowledge and skills of pregnant women and their families in performing endorphin massage to reduce back pain. The activity was carried out at Murniati Clinic using an approach that combined education, demonstration, and hands-on practice.

The results showed a reduction in the level of back pain after the endorphin massage was performed. This activity is expected to become an effective non-pharmacological alternative for addressing back pain in pregnant women.