EFEKTIVITAS KOMBINASI CHAIR STRETCHING EXERCISE DAN CHILD POSE EXERCISE TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI AKIBAT LOW BACK PAIN PADA PEKERJA KONVEKSI DI KOTA MALANG

Non-ergonomic working positions, such as prolonged sitting without proper postural support, and repetitive movements during monotonous activities are the main causes of Low Back Pain (LBP) among garment workers. The lack of ergonomic work facilities and insufficient rest aggravate muscle tension and joint stiffness, thereby reducing workers’ productivity and quality of life. Therefore, a combination of chair stretching exercises and child pose exercises is needed to reduce the intensity of pain caused by LBP. The aim of this study is to determined was conducted to analyze the effectiveness of Chair Stretching Exercise combined with Child Pose Exercise in reducing LBP pain intensity among garment workers in Malang City. This study uses a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design. The sample consists of 29 garment workers who meet the inclusion criteria. Participants were given a combination of Chair Stretching Exercise and Child Pose Exercise for one month, with a frequency of 2 sessions per week, each lasting 15-30 minutes. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) before and after the intervention. The analiysis conducted using the paried t test revealed a p-value <0,05 indicating a significant reduction in LBP intensity after the the intervention with a combination of Chair Stretching Exercise and Child Pose Exercise. The combination of Chair Stretching Exercise and Child Pose Exercise proved to be effective in reducing LBP pain intensity among garment workers. This exercise can be implemented as a routine program to improve workers’ health and productivity.