Effectiveness of Jacobson’s Muscle Relaxation Technique in Reducing Pain among Post-Caesarean Mothers at Selected Hospitals, Meerut

Abstract

Background: Post-caesarean pain negatively affects maternal recovery, mobility, breastfeeding, and overall well-being. Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation (JPMR) technique is a non-pharmacological intervention shown to reduce postoperative discomfort.

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of Jacobson’s Muscle Relaxation Technique in reducing pain among post-caesarean mothers.

Methods: A true experimental pre-test post-test control group design was adopted. Fifty post-caesarean mothers were selected using purposive sampling and allocated to experimental (n=25) and control (n=25) groups. The experimental group received JPMR sessions from Day 1 to Day 5 post-surgery, while the control group received routine care. Pain was assessed using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including paired and unpaired t-tests.

Results: The experimental group showed a significant reduction in pain scores post-intervention (mean = 0.48 ± 0.65) compared to the control group (mean = 6.28 ± 0.75) (p < 0.05).

Conclusion: Jacobson’s Muscle Relaxation Technique is effective, safe, and non-invasive for reducing post-caesarean pain. Its integration into routine postnatal care can enhance maternal recovery and reduce analgesic dependency.