Malay Traditional Treatment (MTT) and General Health Quality (GHQ) Among Lower Back Pain (LBP) Patients in Malaysia

Introduction Malay Traditional Therapy (MTT) claimed to reduce pain, improve the physical power and overall quality of life. Objective This study aims to examine the effectiveness of MTT and its potential role in improving the general health quality (GHQ) of LBP patients. Methodology: Self administered questionnaire, patients’ record files, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and Self Leg Raised (SLR) score sheets were used as study tools. Result Majority of the patients showed improvement in VAS and SLR scores thus the quality of life. Conclusion MTT provided is benefited by LBP patients and complement to patients’ general health quality.