The mean stool frequency of the Massage group on day 1 (p=0.001), day 2 (p=0.02), day 3 (p=0.01) and day 4 (p=0.04) were significantly higher than that of the Control group (Table-2). A statistical difference was noted in stool frequency (p=0.002), showing a higher frequency in the Massage group against that of the Control group.