The Effect of Using Hand Massage Stimulation Techniques on Pain and Comfort in Pregnant Women Experiencing Lumbar Pain

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women who are over 18 years old, * Able to read and write, * Have back pain severity of 45 mm and above according to Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), * Aren't experiencing risky pregnancies, * Do not have any psychiatric disorders, * Have a gestational age of 32 weeks or above, * Do not react negatively to any interventions such as massage, * Have healthy and complete tissue integrity in the area where the massage will be performed will be included in the sample. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with acute or chronic diseases, traumas, or surgical history related to the musculoskeletal or nervous system, * Those who have gynecological or urological problems that cause pain during pregnancy (premature birth, pyelonephritis, etc.), * Those who use analgesics during pregnancy, * Those who have difficulty communicating and mentally ill, * Those who have a condition that may prevent written or verbal communication, * Those who have maternal and fetal complications in their current pregnancy will not be included in the study.