Efficacy of wet cupping in the pain management of cervical spondylosis - A randomized, controlled, open -label, parallel-group clinical trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 39: 126-131, 2024 Jul.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:
Cervical spondylosis is a chronic degenerative process of the cervical spine characterized by pain in neck, degenerative changes in intervertebral disc and osteophyte formation. Cervical spondylosis is translated as Waja' ur Raqaba, a type of joint pain. The present study was aimed to evaluate the effect of wet cupping in the pain management of cervical spondylosis.METHODS:
This Open, randomized, controlled, clinical study was conducted on 44 patients. Subjects in the test group (n = 22) received a series of three-staged wet cupping treatment, performed on 0, 7th and 14th day. Subjects in the control group (n = 22) received 12 sittings of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) 6 sittings per week for two weeks. The objective findings of treatment were assessed with the help of VAS, Neck Disability Index (NDI) and Cervical range of motion.RESULTS:
Intra group comparison in test group from baseline to 21st day were found highly significant (p < 0.001) in terms of VAS, NDI, Flexion, Extension and Left rotation score. While in Right rotation, Left rotation and Left lateral flexion score were found moderately significant (p < 0.01). Statistically significant difference was observed between two groups at 21st day in VAS scale, NDI, and Cervical range of motion score (p < 0.001). INTERPRETATION ANDCONCLUSION:
Hijama Bish Shart was found better in the management of pain due to cervical spondylosis than TENS. It can be concluded that Hijama Bish Shart may a better option for the pain management of cervical spondylosis. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION The trial was registered on clinical trial registry website (www.ctri.nic.in) bearing a CTRI Number, CTRI/2020/03/024,249.Key words
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Range of Motion, Articular
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Neck Pain
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Spondylosis
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Cupping Therapy
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
J Bodyw Mov Ther
Journal subject:
MEDICINA FISICA
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TERAPEUTICA
Year:
2024
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Article
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