Relaksasi Terapi Otot Progresif Terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Low Back Pain (LBP) Pada Pengrajin Keset

Low Back Pain (LBP) or low back pain is one of the complaints of MSDs (Musculoskeletal Disorders) which is often complained of by tailors. In industrialized countries, about 80 percent of the population has experienced LBP which often occurs at the age of 35 to 55 years. In Indonesia, based on the results of the 2018 Basic Health Research, the prevalence of musculoskeletal disease based on the diagnosis of health workers is 7.3%. One of the complementary methods that can be used to treat LBP pain is to use progressive muscle relaxation techniques. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on reducing the LBP pain scale. The design of this study was a quasi-experimental design with Pre and Post Test Without Control. The research sample was doormat craftsmen at the UKK Majun Post at Citankil Health Center as many as 30 people. The results of the univariate analysis showed that the average LBP pain scale before the progressive muscle relaxation intervention was 6.79, while after the progressive muscle relaxation intervention the average LBP pain scale was 4.03. From the results of the bivariate analysis, it is known that there is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation on the LBP pain scale in doormat craftsmen at the UKK Majun Post, Citangkil Health Center Work Area, Cilegon City in 2021 (p value: 0.000). Researchers suggest that craftsmen maintain the progressive muscle relaxation method if they experience LBP pain in the future. In addition, for the UKK Pos management, it is recommended to work together with the Puskesmas to carry out regular health checks and provide education on preventing LBP pain to craftsmen. Keywords: low back pain, progressive muscle relaxation  Keywords: low back pain, progressive muscle relaxation