Counseling on Physiotherapy Programs to Treat Low Back Pain to Farmers in Subak Sampalan Dlod Margi

Abstract

The elderly are particularly susceptible to pain due to factors related to aging, such as
cognitive impairment and the perception of pain. One of them is low back pain. Low back
pain can arise due to a variety of factors that include individual, psychosocial, and work
habits. The exercises that can reduce complaints of low back pain are stretching and
william flexion exercise. This program is effective for improving physical abilities and can
reduce complaints of pain. The method applied in this activity was in the form of
delivering material through visualization with images on leaflets and posters, and
demonstrations directly to the participants about low back pain and introducing the role
of physiotherapy to treat pain in the lower back. The result of this counseling activity is
an increase in the understanding of counseling participants who are evaluated using pre-
test and post test questionnaires. In addition, participants also received independent
training to overcome complaints of low back pain.