Laser auriculotherapy associated with cupping therapy in chronic spinal pain: Randomized controlled clinical trial.
J Bodyw Mov Ther
; 37: 194-201, 2024 01.
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ABSTRACT
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.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Doenças Musculoesqueléticas
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Auriculoterapia
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Dor Crônica
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Ventosaterapia
Limite:
Humans
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En
Ano de publicação:
2024
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