The Treatment of Malignant Hypertension

Maronde, Robert F.; Robinson, Daniel C.

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“…NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen, also lead to similar effects, but probably by a different mechanism. Specifically, they inhibit the production of prostaglandin, which in turn relieves inflammation and pain 14 ) . Furthermore, the action of drugs has systemic effects and involves pharmacological stimulation.…”

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Effects of traditional Thai self-massage using a Wilai massage stick<sup>TM</sup> versus ibuprofen in patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points: a randomized controlled trial

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[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the effects of traditional Thai self-massage using a Wilai massage stickTM versus ibuprofen on reducing upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. [Subjects and Methods] Sixty patients who were diagnosed as having upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points were randomly allocated to either a massage group using a Wilai massage stickTM or a medication group taking ibuprofen for 5 days. Both groups were advised to perform the same daily stretching exercise program. Pain intensity, pressure pain threshold, tissue hardness, and cervical range of motion were assessed at baseline, immediately after the first treatment session, and on the fifth day after the last treatment session. [Results] The massage group had significant improvement in all parameters at all assessment time points. Similar changes were observed in the medication group except for the pressure pain threshold and tissue hardness. The adjusted post-test mean values for each assessment time point were significantly better in the massage group than in the medication group. [Conclusion] Tradition Thai self-massage using a Wilai massage stickTM provides better results than taking ibuprofen for patients who have upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points. It could be an alternative treatment for this patient population.

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