BACKMASSAGE

Gentle back is the application of touch and

movement to muscles, tendons, and
ligaments without manipulation of the joints.
An effective back massage should take 4 to
6 minutes to provide cutaneous stimulation.
A proper massage not only blocks perception
of pain impulses but also helps relax muscle
tension and spasm. (Potter, 2017; Lynn, 2015)
INNOVATION PURPOSES
1 To promote physical and mental relaxation

To increase blood circulation

2

3 To improve muscle and skin functioning

To provide cutaneous stimulation as a method

4 of pain relief

To provide opportunity for the nurse to observe

5 patient’s skin for signs of breakdown
 EQUIPMENT

Pain AssessmentTool Lotion/Powder Towel

Washbasin with
Blanket warmwater Cleangloves
 ASSESSMENT
1. Review patient’s medical record
together with plan of care.

2. Assess the level and characteristics of

pain together with underlying cause.

3.Examine the site of patient’s pain or

discomfort. Include inspection, palpation,
and range of motion of involved joints (if
applicable).
EFFLEURAGE
BACKMASSAGE
 MASSAGE

Gliding strokes Kneading strokes Rhythmic tapping

RD-Back Massage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXJSZbxDncI