Laser auriculotherapy associated with cupping therapy in chronic spinal pain: Randomized controlled clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal spine disorders are common causes of chronic pain and impair functionality. Laser auriculotherapy and cupping has played a significant role in the treatment of chronic pain. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the effect of laser auriculotherapy associated with cupping at systemic acupuncture points on chronic spinal pain. METHODS: Randomized controlled clinical trial. Volunteers underwent three evaluations: an initial evaluation, a final evaluation immediately after the last intervention session, and a 15-day follow-up. The pain was identified using the numeric pain scale. The pain threshold was also evaluated against mechanical stimulation using a Digital Dynamometer at specific points in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. Fifty individuals with chronic spinal pain, randomized into groups: experimental (n = 25), submitted to 10 sessions of auriculotherapy with laser and cupping therapy and control (n = 25). RESULTS: The experimental group achieved pain intensity reduction between pre and post and follow-up moments (p < 0.0001), of greatest pain in the last seven days among all moments (p < 0.0001), of least pain in the pre with post moment (p = 0.006) and follow-up (p = 0.002), and an increased pain threshold between pre and post (p = 0.023). The control group achieved a reduction in the nociceptive threshold between pre and post (p = 0.001) and follow-up (p < 0.0001). The experimental group showed reduced pain intensity (p = 0.027) and greater pain (p = 0.005) after intervention and in pain intensity (p = 0.018), greater (p < 0.0001) and less pain (p = 0.025) at follow-up, compared to the control group. CONCLUSION: Auriculotherapy with laser associated with cupping therapy may effectively reduce pain intensity and increase the nociceptive threshold.

Integrative and complementary practices to control nausea and vomiting in pregnant women: a systematic review.

OBJECTIVE: to synthesize the evidence available in the literature on the effects of integrative and complementary practices in nausea and vomiting treatment in pregnant women. METHOD: a systematic review, reported according to PRISMA and registered in PROSPERO. The search for studies was carried out in 11 databases. To assess risk of bias in randomized clinical trials, the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2) was used. RESULTS: the final sample consisted of 31 articles, divided into three categories: aromatherapy, phytotherapy and acupuncture. It was observed that aromatherapy with lemon essential oil, ginger capsules, pericardial 6 point acupressure were the interventions that proved to be effective. Less than half of studies reported adverse effects, with mild and transient symptoms predominating. Most articles were classified as "some concern" in risk of bias assessment. CONCLUSION: the three most effective interventions to control gestational nausea and vomiting were aromatherapy, herbal medicine and acupuncture, with significant results in the assessment of individual studies.

Integrative and complementary practices to control nausea and vomiting in pregnant women: a systematic review / Prácticas integradoras y complementarias para el control de náuseas y vómitos en gestantes: una revisión sistemática / Práticas integrativas e complementares para controle de náuseas e vômitos em gestantes: revisão sistemática

ABSTRACT Objective: to synthesize the evidence available in the literature on the effects of integrative and complementary practices in nausea and vomiting treatment in pregnant women. Method: a systematic review, reported according to PRISMA and registered in PROSPERO. The search for studies was carried out in 11 databases. To assess risk of bias in randomized clinical trials, the Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2) was used. Results: the final sample consisted of 31 articles, divided into three categories: aromatherapy, phytotherapy and acupuncture. It was observed that aromatherapy with lemon essential oil, ginger capsules, pericardial 6 point acupressure were the interventions that proved to be effective. Less than half of studies reported adverse effects, with mild and transient symptoms predominating. Most articles were classified as "some concern" in risk of bias assessment. Conclusion: the three most effective interventions to control gestational nausea and vomiting were aromatherapy, herbal medicine and acupuncture, with significant results in the assessment of individual studies.

RESUMEN Objetivo: sintetizar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura sobre los efectos de las prácticas integradoras y complementarias en el tratamiento de náuseas y vómitos en gestantes. Método: revisión sistemática, reportada según PRISMA y registrada en PROSPERO. La búsqueda de estudios se realizó en 11 bases/bases de datos. Para evaluar el riesgo de sesgo en los ensayos clínicos aleatorios, se utilizó la herramienta Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2). Resultados: la muestra final estuvo compuesta por 31 artículos, divididos en tres categorías: aromaterapia, fitoterapia y acupuntura. Se observó que la aromaterapia con aceite esencial de limón, las cápsulas de jengibre, la acupresión en el punto 6 del pericardio fueron las intervenciones que demostraron ser efectivas. Menos de la mitad de los estudios reportaron efectos adversos, predominando los síntomas leves y transitorios. La mayoría de los artículos se clasificaron como "cierta preocupación" en la evaluación del riesgo de sesgo. Conclusión: las tres intervenciones más efectivas para controlar las náuseas y los vómitos gestacionales fueron la aromaterapia, la fitoterapia y la acupuntura, con resultados significativos en la evaluación de los estudios individuales.

RESUMO Objetivo: sintetizar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre os efeitos das práticas integrativas e complementares no tratamento de náusea e vômito em gestantes. Método: revisão sistemática, relatada conforme o PRISMA e registrada no PROSPERO. A busca pelos estudos foi realizada em 11 bases/bancos de dados. Para avaliação do risco de viés dos ensaios clínicos randomizados, utilizou-se a ferramenta Cochrane Collaboration Risk of Bias Tool (RoB 2). Resultados: a amostra final foi composta por 31 artigos, divididos em três categorias: aromaterapia, fitoterapia e acupuntura. Observou-se que a aromaterapia com óleo essencial de limão, cápsulas de gengibre, acupressão no ponto pericárdio 6 foram as intervenções que se provaram eficazes. Menos da metade dos estudos relatou efeitos adversos, sendo que predominaram sintomas de leve intensidade e transitórios. A maioria dos artigos foi classificada como "alguma preocupação" na avaliação do risco de viés. Conclusão as três intervenções mais eficazes para controle de náusea e vômito gestacional foram aromaterapia, fitoterapia e acupuntura, com resultados significativos na avaliação dos estudos individuais.

Validação de um protocolo de auriculoterapia com laser para dor crônica na coluna vertebral / Validación de un protocolo de auriculoterapia láser para el dolor crónico en la columna vertebral / Validation of a laser auriculotherapy protocol for chronic spinal pain

RESUMO Objetivo: validar um protocolo de auriculoterapia com laser para dor crônica na coluna vertebral. Método: estudo metodológico realizado a partir de uma revisão sistemática, baseada no PRISMA Statement; validação de conteúdo por 21 experts e validação clínica do protocolo desenvolvido em pessoas com dor. Resultados: a partir da análise de 13 artigos foi observado o efeito positivo da acupuntura no alívio da dor e foi possível construir o seguinte protocolo: auriculoterapia com laser, em cinco sessões, com a proporção de uma sessão por semana, aplicação bilateral com alternância do pavilhão auricular nos pontos Shenmen, rim, simpático, bexiga, fígado, subcórtex e vértebras cervical, torácica e/ ou lombar, dependendo do local da dor. A avaliação desse conteúdo assumindo nível de concordância de 80% interavaliadores resultou em aprovação de todos os itens do protocolo. Na avaliação clínica, ao ser administrado em pessoas com dor na coluna vertebral, o protocolo desenvolvido demonstrou reduzir a média de dor, aumentar o limiar de tolerância e diminuir o impacto da dor nas atividades de vida diária. Conclusão: a acupuntura auricular, realizada com laser de baixa potência infravermelho no protocolo estudado, provou ser capaz de tratar com efetividade a dor crônica na coluna vertebral.

RESUMEN Objetivo: validar un protocolo de auriculoterapia láser para el dolor crónico en la columna vertebral. Método: estudio metodológico realizado a partir de una revisión sistemática, en base a la declaración PRISMA; validación de contenido por 21 expertos y validación clínica del protocolo de tratamiento en personas con dolor. Resultados: del análisis de 13 artículos se observó el efecto positivo de la acupuntura en el alivio del dolor y se pudo construir el siguiente protocolo: auriculoterapia láser, en cinco sesiones, con una sesión por semana, aplicación bilateral con alternancia de pabellón auricular en los puntos Shen Men, Riñón, Nervio simpático, Vejiga, Hígado, Subcórtex y vértebras cervicales, torácicas y / o lumbares, dependiendo de la localización del dolor. La evaluación de este contenido, asumiendo un nivel de acuerdo del 80% entre evaluadores, resultó en la aprobación de todos los ítems del protocolo. En la evaluación clínica, cuando se administró a personas con dolor en la columna, el protocolo de tratamiento demostró reducir el promedio de dolor, aumentar el umbral de tolerancia y disminuir el impacto del dolor en las actividades de la vida diaria. Conclusión: la acupuntura auricular, realizada con láser infrarrojo de baja potencia en el protocolo estudiado, demostró ser capaz de tratar eficazmente el dolor crónico de columna vertebral.

ABSTRACT Objective: to validate a laser auriculotherapy protocol for chronic spinal pain. Method: methodological study carried from a systematic review based on the PRISMA Statement; content validation carried out by 21 specialists and pilot test with clinical validation of the protocol developed in people with pain. Results: from the analysis of 13 articles, a positive effect of acupuncture on pain relief was noted and it was possible to develop the following protocol: laser auriculotherapy, in 5 sessions, with the proportion of one session a week, bilateral application with alternation of the auricular pavilion at Shenmen points, Kidney, Sympathetic Nervous System, Urinary Bladder, Liver, Subcortex and Cervical, Thoracic and/or Lumbar Vertebrae, depending on the location of the pain. The evaluation of this content, assuming a level of agreement of 80% interobserver, resulted in the approval of all items in the protocol. In the clinical evaluation, when it was administered in people with spinal pain, the protocol developed showed a reduction in the pain average, an improvement in the tolerance threshold and a reduction in the pain impact on daily activities. Conclusion: the auricular acupuncture, carried out using an infrared low-level laser, in the studied protocol, proved to be capable of effectively treating chronic spinal pain.