Acupuncture and cupping alternative therapy in patients with acute low back pain

Abstract

Introduction: acupuncture and cupping constitute an alternative therapy to alleviate different conditions, especially acute low back pain, which improves the level of satisfaction and impacts on the quality of life of patients who suffer from it. Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with acupuncture and cupping in patients with acute low back pain. Methods: a randomized phase III therapeutic clinical trial was carried out in patients who attended the Natural and Traditional Medicine service of the rehabilitation room of the Juan Manuel Páez Inchauthi Polyclinic, in the municipality of Moa, Holguín province, Cuba, in the period of July to December of the year 2017. The study universe consisted of 80 patients who attended the consultation; The sample was randomly selected and consisted of 60 patients in two study groups, group I, who received acupuncture treatment, and group II, with cupping, made up of 30 patients each. Both were diagnosed with post Bi syndrome. Results: men predominated in the study, with 63.3%, and study group II, with 66.7%. The age group from 40 to 49 years was the most affected. In both, the exogenous wind factor predominated. It was observed that the Bi wind syndrome is the most benefited with acupuncture therapy, as when the suction cup was applied. Conclusion: in both groups there was 100% effectiveness of acupuncture therapy and the cupping, in the improvement or cure of acute low back pain.