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The postpartum period following Sectio Caesarea is often accompanied by acute pain due to surgical incisions, which may interfere with mobilization, breastfeeding, and maternal recovery. Effective pain management is essential to prevent further complications and enhance maternal comfort. In addition to pharmacological therapy, non-pharmacological interventions such as Benson relaxation therapy can be implemented. This study aimed to evaluate the application of Benson relaxation therapy in reducing acute pain among postpartum Sectio Caesarea mothers.This study employed a case study design involving four postpartum Sectio Caesarea patients (Ny. R, Ny. A, Ny. Y, and Ny. S) treated in the Ayyub Ward of RS Roemani Muhammadiyah Semarang in 2026. Data were collected through comprehensive nursing assessments, pain intensity measurement using a numeric rating scale, observation of mobilization ability, and evaluation before and after intervention.The results showed that after regular implementation of Benson relaxation therapy, all patients experienced a gradual decrease in pain intensity (from scale 4–7 to ≤3), improved comfort, better breathing control, and increased ability to perform early mobilization. Consistent nursing education, therapeutic guidance, and family involvement supported the effectiveness of the intervention. It can be concluded that Benson relaxation therapy is an effective, safe, and easily applicable nursing intervention for reducing acute pain in postpartum Sectio Caesarea patients.

Low back pain is a discomforting condition that can cause various disorders and potentially disrupt a person's quality of life, such as causing decreased work productivity. Therefore, it is important for the community, especially farmers in Bulakrejo Hamlet, Ngawi Regency. To improve understanding of low back pain, efforts are needed to expand farmers' knowledge regarding this condition, including its definition, prevention, and treatment in Bulakrejo Hamlet. The method applied was providing physiotherapy education through health promotion about low back pain using leaflets as a medium for information delivery. A question and answer session was also conducted to measure the level of understanding of farmers in Bulakrejo Hamlet and provide exercises that can address problems of weakness, stiffness, limitations and pain in the back muscles. The activity ran smoothly and the material was easily understood by farmers in Bulakrejo Hamlet. Evaluation results showed an increase in farmers' knowledge, from 40% to 90%. The extension activity proved effective in increasing farmers' understanding of low back pain cases.

Appendicitis ranks highest among emergency cases in the abdomen if not treated immediately will cause severe infection until the intestinal lumen can rupture. Pain will appear as a nursing problem for patients who have undergone appendectomy surgery because it is an act of removing the infected appendix through surgery. Pain can be minimized, one of which is with autogenic relaxation training. Activities start from measuring vital signs, pain scale, assessing anxious expressions, then autogenic relaxation training. Education is carried out to assess the knowledge of the community with a history of post-appendectomy surgery about autogenic relaxation and is carried out in collaboration with local village officials. The method used in this activity is counseling about autogenic relaxation training from a team of nursing lecturers and nursing students as many as 36 respondents. The results obtained from respondents before being given education were 36 people who stated that they did not know about autogenic relaxation training and the pain scale felt was above 6 after appendectomy surgery. The output of the PkM that has been implemented is expected to increase knowledge about autogenic relaxation training after autogenic relaxation training is implemented in the community.

Community service has been carried out by the service team involving students from the Padangsidimpuan Midwifery Study Program, Poltekkes Kemenkes Medan. The community service activities carried out were to provide counseling and demonstrations about Endorphine massage which is a light touch or massage therapy that is quite important to be given to pregnant women, in the time leading up to and during childbirth. This massage can stimulate the body to release endorphin compounds which are pain relievers and can create a feeling of comfort. Endorphins in the body can be triggered through various activities, such as deep breathing and relaxation, and meditation. Endorphine massage should be done to pregnant women who are 36 weeks pregnant. Because endorphin massage can stimulate the release of the hormone oxytocin which can trigger the labor process (Kuswandi, 2014). This Community Service aims to demonstrate endorphin massage to reduce pain in mothers giving birth in the first stage in the Pintu Padang Health Center work area, South Tapanuli Regency. Target pregnant women in the third trimester, young couples, Participants 40, endorphin massage is expected to be implemented in the management of the first stage to reduce pain and speed up the labor process. The results of this community service are an increase in knowledge of 50% and skills of 87% about endorphin massage correctly applied when pregnant women later undergo the labor process. This community service is carried out in collaboration with partners used as the location of this activity, namely Kalurahan Pintu Padang, Batang Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency and Health Cadres, Village Midwives at the local Health Center. This activity received a positive response from local participants, and as a follow-up, it can be carried out by Health Cadres and midwives at the Health Center to monitor the skills that have been obtained when pregnant women are in the labor process that will be undergone

Low back pain (LBP) is a common health issue that affects both adolescents and the elderly, impacting their daily activities and overall quality of life. This study aims to identify the causes, risk factors, and preventive measures associated with LBP in these two age groups. Various factors, including posture, physical activity, body weight, and occupational or academic demands, contribute to the prevalence of LBP. In adolescents, prolonged sitting, improper posture, and excessive screen time are significant contributors, while in the elderly, age-related degenerative changes, decreased muscle strength, and chronic conditions such as osteoporosis play a major role. This study utilizes a literature review and observational analysis to explore the similarities and differences in LBP risk factors across different age groups. The findings suggest that early prevention through proper ergonomics, regular exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce the incidence of LBP. Additionally, awareness and education about spinal health should be emphasized in both adolescents and the elderly to mitigate future complications. This research highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including physiotherapy, medical interventions, and lifestyle modifications, in managing and preventing LBP effectively.

Low back pain (LBP) is a common health issue that affects both adolescents and the elderly, impacting their daily activities and overall quality of life. This study aims to identify the causes, risk factors, and preventive measures associated with LBP in these two age groups. Various factors, including posture, physical activity, body weight, and occupational or academic demands, contribute to the prevalence of LBP. In adolescents, prolonged sitting, improper posture, and excessive screen time are significant contributors, while in the elderly, age-related degenerative changes, decreased muscle strength, and chronic conditions such as osteoporosis play a major role. This study utilizes a literature review and observational analysis to explore the similarities and differences in LBP risk factors across different age groups. The findings suggest that early prevention through proper ergonomics, regular exercise, and healthy lifestyle choices can help reduce the incidence of LBP. Additionally, awareness and education about spinal health should be emphasized in both adolescents and the elderly to mitigate future complications. This research highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, including physiotherapy, medical interventions, and lifestyle modifications, in managing and preventing LBP effectively.

Physiotherapy is a form of health service aimed at individuals and communities. The scope of physiotherapy services is to develop, maintain, and restore movement and body function throughout the life span. This service can be done through a promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitation approach. One of the many cases of physiotherapy is musculoskeletal complaints. Musculoskeletal complaints can occur due to habits carried out during work. If the body position is not correct and maintained for a long duration, it can trigger the emergence of musculoskeletal complaints. Work that lasts for a long time will decrease a person's body ability and can cause complaints and disorders in the body, especially musculo problems, one of which is neck pain. Neck pain is a multifactorial disease and is a major problem in society today. Some risk factors for neck pain, such as old age, female gender, low social support, and non-ergonomic work postures. The method of community physiotherapy activities used is to provide health promotion counseling and education regarding physiotherapy management in the form of stretching that can be done independently. The media used are leaflets and posters. The purpose of this counseling is to provide education and physiotherapy treatment related to neck pain in Keripik Tempe Sanan workers so that they can improve the complaints that have been felt and minimize the occurrence of injuries.

Physiotherapy is a form of health service aimed at individuals and communities. The scope of physiotherapy services is to develop, maintain, and restore movement and body function throughout the life span. This service can be done through a promotive, preventive, curative, and rehabilitation approach. One of the many cases of physiotherapy is musculoskeletal complaints. Musculoskeletal complaints can occur due to habits carried out during work. If the body position is not correct and maintained for a long duration, it can trigger the emergence of musculoskeletal complaints. Work that lasts for a long time will decrease a person's body ability and can cause complaints and disorders in the body, especially musculo problems, one of which is neck pain. Neck pain is a multifactorial disease and is a major problem in society today. Some risk factors for neck pain, such as old age, female gender, low social support, and non-ergonomic work postures. The method of community physiotherapy activities used is to provide health promotion counseling and education regarding physiotherapy management in the form of stretching that can be done independently. The media used are leaflets and posters. The purpose of this counseling is to provide education and physiotherapy treatment related to neck pain in Keripik Tempe Sanan workers so that they can improve the complaints that have been felt and minimize the occurrence of injuries.

Introduction: Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders in the world. In general, this pain is caused by muscle stretching and increasing age which will cause the intensity of exercise and movement to decrease. This will cause the back and abdominal muscles to become weak. Objective: In this study, to analyze the effect of warm compresses of red lemongrass (cymbopogon nardus) on reducing the scale of lower back pain in fishermen in Negeri Latuhalat, Nusaniwe District. Method: Using a one group pre test-post test design, this research design is included in the Pre-Experimental research type and the sample size is 56 fishermen using instruments in the form of SOPs and observation sheets. The analysis used is the Willcoxon test. Results: It was found that there was an effect of warm red lemongrass (Cymbopogon nardus) compresses on reducing the scale of lower back pain in fishermen (p-value = 0.000). Conclusion: There is an influence between the pain scale before and after being given a warm compress of red lemongrass (cymbopogon nardus) on reducing the scale of lower back pain in fishermen in Negeri Latuhalat, Nusaniwe District.  

Non-pharmacological pain management is an important approach to improving the quality of life of patients with chronic pain. This technique includes various methods, such as relaxation, heat and cold therapy, distraction, and deep breathing techniques, which aim to reduce the perception of pain without the need for medication. This approach is especially useful for patients who cannot or do not want to rely on pharmacological treatment. This training aims to improve the understanding and skills of health cadres in implementing non-pharmacological techniques in pain management in the community. This community service uses a quantitative method with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design to measure changes in the understanding and skills of health cadres. Respondents consisted of 20 health cadres who lived in Jajar Village, Surakarta. The training materials included basic theories of pain management, as well as direct practice of non-pharmacological techniques. The results of the community service showed a significant increase in the understanding and skills of health cadres after being given training. This can be seen from the significant difference in pre-test and post-test scores. This increase indicates that non-pharmacological training is effective in improving the competence of health cadres, which is expected to be applied in helping patients manage pain in a safer and more efficient way.