Effects Of Cupping Therapy Research Articles

The Effectiveness of Cupping Therapy in Reducing Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients at Citra Medika 3 Limau Manis Clinic

Hypertension, a medical condition characterized by chronically elevated blood pressure, is one of the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases. Although asymptomatic in its early stages, hypertension can lead to serious complications in the cardiovascular system and other vital organs. Cupping therapy is a complementary treatment modality that has been used as an alternative approach to manage hypertension. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of wet cupping therapy in lowering blood pressure. The method employed involves the application of wet cupping therapy on patients with hypertension. The study results indicate that cupping therapy significantly lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients, as evidenced by the Wilcoxon test showing a significant difference before and after the intervention. Based on the effectiveness of wet cupping therapy in lowering blood pressure, it shows potential for development as an alternative treatment for hypertension.

Effectiveness of cupping and aversion therapies as adjuvant methods for smoking cessation

Abstract Background Tobacco addiction affects both the mind and the body. Most people find that a mix of medicine, a strategy to change personal habits, and emotional support is the most effective way to quit. The aim of the work was to compare between the effectiveness of cupping therapy and aversion therapy as adjuvant methods in smoking cessation program. Patients and methods A prospective randomized study was done on 60 smokers recruited from Ain Shams University Hospitals who were divided into three groups. Group I : included 20 participants subjected to counseling only (the five A’S); Group II : included 20 participants subjected to counseling and aversion therapy using onion-powdered cigarettes by mixing tobacco with dried onion powder by an equal amount; Group III: included 20 participants subjected to counseling and a monthly bloodletting cupping session for 3 consecutive months, follow up visits were conducted every 2 weeks for 3 months to assess outcome and withdrawal symptoms. Results There was no statistically significant difference (p value >0.05) between the success rate in the three different groups. The success rate of quitting was the same among smokers in group I and group III ( complete success 10% and partial success 10%), while the success rate of quitting among smokers in group II was ( complete success 0% and partial success 15%). There were significant statistical correlations (P < 0.05) found between the outcome and the age, occupation, duration and pack/year smoking, while there was insignificant statistical difference (P < 0.05) between the outcome and marital status, comorbidities and previous quitting attempts. There was no significant difference between three groups in the frequency of withdrawal symptoms during follow up visits, while there was significant statistic reduction in frequency of dizziness, headache and fatigue between follow up visits in the three groups, weight gain increased during follow up visits. Conclusion Using adjuvant methods like aversion and bloodletting cupping therapy in smoking cessation programs doesn’t seem to produce significant change in success rate of quitting smoking.

Using cross-correlation analysis of multi-channel near infrared spectroscopy to assess the hemodynamic response to cupping therapy.

Cupping therapy is a common intervention for the management of musculoskeletal impairment. Previous studies have demonstrated that cupping therapy can improve muscle hemodynamic responses using single-channel near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). However, the effects of cupping therapy on spatial hemodynamic responses as well as the correlation between oxyhemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin are largely unknown. The cross-correlation function (CCF) algorithm was used to determine the correlation between time-series NIRS signals from inside and outside the cup as well as time-series oxyhemoglobin and deoxy-hemoglobin under 4 cupping intensities, including -225 and -300 mmHg for 5 and 10 min. The main finding was that the maximum CCF values of oxyhemoglobin was significantly higher than those in deoxy-hemoglobin (p < 0.05). Furthermore, it was found that there was a correlation between deoxy-hemoglobin with a longer duration and a larger magnitude of negative pressure. This is the first study investigating time-series hemodynamic responses after cupping therapy using cross-correlation function analysis of multi-channel NIRS signals.

Cupping Therapy versus Myofascial Release for Mechanical Low Back Pain: A Report of Two Cases

Inherent abnormalities with the spine, the intervertebral disks, or the surrounding soft tissues are the source of mechanical Low Back Pain (LBP). The present case report presented two cases of mechanical LBP in a 27-year-old and a 26-year-old female, as they complained of LBP that typically began due to prolonged sitting and has lasted for atleast two months. The Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) indicated a pain intensity of seven out of 10 for LBP for both the patients and Modified Oswestry Disability Questionnaire (MODQ) indicated that disability was 54%; consequently. The 27-year-old female patient was provided with a twoweek supervised static cupping therapy protocol and 26-year-old female patient was provided with a Myofascial Release (MFR) protocol. After treatment, the NPRS revealed a remarkable reduction in pain intensity to two out of 10 for LBP for cupping therapy intervention and for MFR intervention reduction in pain intensity was marked four out of 10 for LBP. Disability was reduced to 14% for cupping therapy intervention and for MFR intervention disability was reduced to 22%. As static cupping therapy is used to target the deeper musculature of the lower back and MFR treatment used for overall release of fascia, the purpose of this case report was to illustrate the comparison in the effects of cupping therapy and MFR on mechanical LBP in reducing pain intensity and disability.

Effect of graston technique and cupping therapy on pain and function in individuals with medial tibial stress syndrome: a research protocol

Medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) is Exertional leg discomfort. There are two forms of shin splints: anterior leg compartment dysfunction and posterior leg compartment dysfunction. MTSS patients are routinely offered graded jogging, strengthening, and stretching activities for the calf muscles. Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) includes stroking the skin with a bar or spurtle to apply repetitive mechanical stimulations to (tendons, muscle, and overlaying deep fascia) soft tissue. Cupping is a therapeutic technique that involves applying negative pressure to the skin over a sore location to relieve muscular spasms and discomfort. The rationale of the study is to find how effective the therapy for shin pain in recreational runners. The effectiveness of cupping therapy in MTSS and compares the efficacy of IASTM and cupping with strengthening and stretching exercises to see which can enhance function and reduce discomfort in a short duration of time in runners. These is randomized control trials. The study’s sample will be 46. The group B experimental group in which cupping therapy will be given, the control group, i.e., group A in which IASTM will be given for four weeks with the following baseline examinations- VAS, Treadmill test, step up and down test with MMT and ROM. The efficacy of the technique for both groups will be examined every week utilizing treadmill testing, VAS, step up and step down as end measures the pain assessment, the improvement in termination time of treadmill test as well as step up and down test.

EFFECTIVENESS OF CUPPING THERAPY ON NERVE CONDUCTION VELOCITY IN SCIATICA-A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL.

BACKGROUND: Sciatica is a radiating pain that is caused due to the impingement in bony structures. Cupping is a simple application of quick, vigorous, rhythmical strokes to stimulate muscles and it's also helpful in the treatment of aches and pains associated with various disorders. AIM AND OBJECTIVES: AIM:To nd out the effectiveness of cupping therapy on nerve conduction velocity in sciatica. OBJECTIVES:To nd out the effect of cupping therapy on NCV in sciatica. To compare the experimental group to the control group. METHOD: Thirty patients were selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The details of the treatment were explained to the subjects and written consent was taken from the patients. They were treated with cupping therapy for three alternative days/week, the patient was reassessed with NPRS and NCV after 4 weeks. RESULTS: The data was analyzed using SPSS version 22.0. A parametric test was used within the group analysis. A signicant improvement in pain and functional status of the nerve was found after 4 weeks. Greater statistically signicant improvement was seen in Group-A (p-value is 0.00) as compared to Group-B CONCLUSIONS: Cupping therapy is effective to reduce pain and improvement in functional status of nerves in Sciatica patients.

Effect of cupping therapy with Chinese herbal decoction in the treatment of extremity dysfunction among patients with wind-phlegm obstruction type stroke

Effect of cupping therapy with Chinese herbal decoction in the treatment of extremity dysfunction among patients with wind-phlegm obstruction type stroke

The Effect of Cupping Therapy on Pain Degree in Athralgia

Joint inflammation characterized by swelling of the joints, redness, heat, pain and movement disorders. Arthralgia causes the elderly to have difficulty in carrying out activities that are burdening the joints of the body. Wet cupping therapy is a complementary therapy that has a working principle of vacuum, injury and blood-sucking in certain areas so it can cure the disease. This study was to identify the effect of cupping therapy on pain intensity in elderly patients with arthralgia in Malang. It was a quasy experiment research with pretest-posttest with control group approach. The sample in this study was 30 elderly then divided into two groups, i.e. 15 elderly in the wet cupping therapy group and 15 elderly in the warm compress group. It used purposive sampling. The average pain intensity before moist cupping therapy was 7.47, and after wet cupping therapy 5.53. While the moderate pain intensity before warm compress was 7.00 and after warm compress 5.73. Wilcoxon test results moist cupping therapy obtained P-value 0.001 means there are significant differences before and after the wet cupping therapy. While Wilcoxon test results, warm compress got P-value 0.001 means there are substantial differences before and after the warm compress. Mann Whitney test result obtained P-value 0.383 means there is no significant difference of effect between the treatment group and the control group. There is an effect of cupping therapy and warm compress on pain intensity. Elderly can use wet cupping therapy as an alternative treatment to decrease joint pain intensity arthralgia.

Effect of cupping therapy with Chinese herbal decoction in the treatment of extremity dysfunction among patients with wind-phlegm obstruction type stroke

Effect of cupping therapy with Chinese herbal decoction in the treatment of extremity dysfunction among patients with wind-phlegm obstruction type stroke

Effects of Muscle Fatigue and Recovery on Complexity of Surface Electromyography of Biceps Brachii.

This study aimed to investigate the degree of regularity of surface electromyography (sEMG) signals during muscle fatigue during dynamic contractions and muscle recovery after cupping therapy. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study assessing both muscle fatigue and muscle recovery using a nonlinear method. Twelve healthy participants were recruited to perform biceps curls at 75% of the 10 repetitions maximum under four conditions: immediately and 24 h after cupping therapy (−300 mmHg pressure), as well as after sham control (no negative pressure). Cupping therapy or sham control was assigned to each participant according to a pre-determined counter-balanced order and applied to the participant’s biceps brachii for 5 min. The degree of regularity of the sEMG signal during the first, second, and last 10 repetitions (Reps) of biceps curls was quantified using a modified sample entropy (Ems) algorithm. When exercise was performed immediately or 24 h after sham control, Ems of the sEMG signal showed a significant decrease from the first to second 10 Reps; when exercise was performed immediately after cupping therapy, Ems also showed a significant decrease from the first to second 10 Reps but its relative change was significantly smaller compared to the condition of exercise immediately after sham control. When exercise was performed 24 h after cupping therapy, Ems did not show a significant decrease, while its relative change was significantly smaller compared to the condition of exercise 24 h after sham control. These results indicated that the degree of regularity of sEMG signals quantified by Ems is capable of assessing muscle fatigue and the effect of cupping therapy. Moreover, this measure seems to be more sensitive to muscle fatigue and could yield more consistent results compared to the traditional linear measures.

The THE EFFECT OF CUPPING THERAPY ON LOW BACK PAIN LITERATURE REVIEW

The World Health Organisation (WHO) defined low back pain (LBP) as pain or discomfort that is localized between the costal margin and above the inferior gluteal folds, with or without leg pain. In the world, it is estimated that the prevalence of LBP ranges from 1.4% to 20.0%. In 2013, around 24.7% of workers in Indonesia had experienced occupational diseases caused by low back pain. Based on the Riset Kesehatan Dasar (RKD) survey pada in 2018, 31.4% of Indonesians have used traditional medicine, with manual treatment skill, the type of traditional medicine effort, most widely used (65.3%) and one of it is cupping therapy. Cupping (therapy) also named Hijamah. Cupping therapy is one of the alternative medicines that uses vacuum cups on the cupping point of the skin surface. Although the mechanism of action of cupping therapy is still unclear, there are several reported effects of cupping therapy including increasing skin blood flow, changing skin biomechanical properties, increasing the pain threshold, increasing local anaerobic metabolism, reducing inflammation, and modulating the immune system. cellular. According to research conducted by Volpato et al. (2019) demonstrated the effectiveness of cupping therapy in reducing pain perception and improving function in individuals with low back pain.&#x0D;

THE EFFECT OF CUPPING THERAPY ON THE SCALE OF PAIN IN ADVANCED AGE WHO EXPERIENCED JOINT PAIN IN JEMBER

ABSTRACT&#x0D; &#x0D; Joint inflammation characterized by swelling of the joints, redness, heat, pain and movement disorders. Arthralgia causes the elderly to have difficulty in carrying out activities that are burdening the joints of the body. Wet cupping therapy is a complementary therapy that has a working principle of vacuum, injury and blood-sucking in certain areas so it can cure the disease. This study was to identify the effect of cupping therapy on pain intensity in elderly patients with arthralgia in Bangsalsari Jember. It was a quasy experiment research with pretest-posttest with control group approach. The sample in this study was 30 elderly then divided into two groups, i.e. 15 elderly in the wet cupping therapy group and 15 elderly in the warm compress group. It used purposive sampling. The average pain intensity before moist cupping therapy was 7.47, and after wet cupping therapy 5.53. While the moderate pain intensity before warm compress was 7.00 and after warm compress 5.73. Wilcoxon test results moist cupping therapy obtained P-value 0.001 means there are significant differences before and after the wet cupping therapy. While Wilcoxon test results, warm compress got P-value 0.001 means there are substantial differences before and after the warm compress. Mann Whitney test result obtained P-value 0.383 means there is no significant difference of effect between the treatment group and the control group. There is an effect of cupping therapy and warm compress on pain intensity. Elderly can use wet cupping therapy as an alternative treatment to decrease joint pain intensity arthralgia.

Cognitive and Emotional Aspects of Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy has recently gained public attention and is widely used in many regions. Some patients are resistant to being treated with cupping therapy, as visually unpleasant marks on the skin may elicit negative reactions. This study aimed to identify the cognitive and emotional components of cupping therapy. Twenty-five healthy volunteers were presented with emotionally evocative visual stimuli representing fear, disgust, happiness, neutral emotion, and cupping, along with control images. Participants evaluated the valence and arousal level of each stimulus. Before the experiment, they completed the Fear of Pain Questionnaire-III. In two-dimensional affective space, emotional arousal increases as hedonic valence ratings become increasingly pleasant or unpleasant. Cupping therapy images were more unpleasant and more arousing than the control images. Cluster analysis showed that the response to cupping therapy images had emotional characteristics similar to those for fear images. Individuals with a greater fear of pain rated cupping therapy images as more unpleasant and more arousing. Psychophysical analysis showed that individuals experienced unpleasant and aroused emotional states in response to the cupping therapy images. Our findings suggest that cupping therapy might be associated with unpleasant-defensive motivation and motivational activation. Determining the emotional components of cupping therapy would help clinicians and researchers to understand the intrinsic effects of cupping therapy.

Effects of cupping therapy on lower quarter y-balance test scores in collegiate baseball players

Effects of cupping therapy on lower quarter y-balance test scores in collegiate baseball players

Terapi Bekam dalam Menurunkan Intensitas Dismenore dan Tanda-Tanda Vital (Nadi dan Tekanan Darah)

Introduction: Dysmenorrhea made intolerance to work and absence from work or school. This situation made someone to be unproductive. This study was aimed to determine that cupping therapy is effective to reduction the intensity of dysmenorrhea and vital signs (pulse, systolic and diastolic blood pressure).Methods: This type of research was a quasi-experimental design study with the posttest design only design . The population were all of the female students aged 18-23 years who had primary dysmenorrhea. The sampling method was quota sample with 42 samples that divided into experimental group and control group with 21 samples. The independent variable was cupping therapy and the dependent variable was the intensity of dysmenorrhea and vital signs. The instruments used in this study were numeric rating scale, questionnaire sheets and observation sheets. Data analysis used Mann Whitney U Test.Results: The result showed that dysmenorrhea intensity variable had (p=0.000) its means that there are differences in the effectiveness of cupping therapy in the control group to decrease the intensity of symptoms of dysmenorrhea. In the pulse variable the results were (p= 0.596), systole blood pressure (p= 0.213), and diastole (p=0.639) (p&gt;0.05).Conclusion: It can be concluded that, there are differences in effectiveness between groups given cupping therapy with the control group to decrease the intensity of dysmenorrhea, for pulse variables, systolic and diastolic blood pressure there was no difference between the two groups.

The role and effectiveness of cupping therapy (Hijama) in the management of pain due to Migraine

The role and effectiveness of cupping therapy (Hijama) in the management of pain due to Migraine

Efficacy of cupping therapy in patients with the fibromyalgia syndrome-a randomised placebo controlled trial.

This study aimed to test the efficacy of cupping therapy to improve symptoms and quality of life in patients diagnosed with the fibromyalgia syndrome. Participants were randomly assigned to cupping therapy, sham or usual care. Cupping was administered five times at twice weekly intervals on the upper and lower back. The primary outcome measure was pain intensity at day 18. Secondary outcomes included functional disability, quality of life, fatigue and sleep quality as well as pressure pain sensitivity, satisfaction and safety at day 18 and 6 months. Altogether 141 patients were included in this study (139 females, 55.8 ± 9.1 years). After 18 days patients reported significant less pain after cupping compared to usual care (difference −12.4; 95% CI: −18.9; −5.9, p < 0.001) but not compared to sham (difference −3.0; 95% CI: −9.9, 3.9, p = 0.396). Further effects were found for quality of life compared to usual care. Patients were mildly satisfied with cupping and sham cupping; and only minor side effects were observed. Despite cupping therapy being more effective than usual care to improve pain intensity and quality of life, effects of cupping therapy were small and comparable to those of a sham treatment, and as such cupping cannot be recommended for fibromyalgia at the current time.

Could Cupping Therapy Be Used to Improve Sports Performance?

“Cupping Therapy” is the topic chosen for the fourth editorial of this newly launched journal. The aim of this editorial is to deepen this interesting topic, little analyzed in the present literature, in order to explain the technique and deal with the evidence of the effects of cupping therapy in musculoskeletal disorders, and some possible relation to sports performance.

Role of Blood-Let out Cupping Therapy in Angina and Angina Risk Management.

The study aimed at demonstration of the effect of cupping therapy in ischemic myocardial conditions. Despite advances in treatment of myocardial infarction, the mortality rate is still high. In spite of the efficacy and safety of coronary stenting, the overall adverse cardiac events after stent insertion is also high; 8.1%. Accumulation of toxic mediators in the body is a documented fact. These substances can induce vascular spasm and other effects on vascular endothelium. Impairment of the vascular endothelial function is involved in the pathogenesis of wide variety of cardiovascular diseases and hence is considered a therapeutic target. Production of ischemic metabolites within the myocardium due to lack of proper perfusion constitutes a toxic element which can contribute to progression of the coronary heart disease. Elimination of these toxic elements from the targeted tissues and circulation is a challenge that would definitely help to correct an underlying micro-circulatory error. Withdrawal of these ischemic tissue metabolites, being interstitial, is only feasible via superficial scratching on the skin and suction by the traditional therapeutic cups; a maneuver which could lead to correction of an associated spastic ischemic situation at the microcapillary level. Three male patients aged between 61-65 years with history of two coronary stents insertion, have developed chest tightness few months after coronary stenting. They hesitated towards undergoing further coronary procedures. They were scheduled for basic cupping therapy on the upper back and front of the chest. All patients demonstrated dramatic symptomatic relief and documented clinical recovery. Cupping therapy is promising in relieving ischemic myocardial conditions via elimination of inflammatory mediators that compromise the microcirculation.

Wet Cupping Therapy Restores Sympathovagal Imbalances in Cardiac Rhythm

A recent study showed that cupping had therapeutic effects in rats with myocardial infarction and cardiac arrhythmias. The current studyaimed to investigate the possible useful effects of cupping therapy on cardiac rhythm in terms of heart rate variability (HRV). Forty healthy participants were included. Classic wet cupping therapy was applied on five points of the back. Recording electrocardiography (to determine HRV) was applied 1 hour before and 1 hour after cupping therapy. All HRV parameters increased after cupping therapy compared with before cupping therapy in healthy persons. These results indicate for the first time in humans that cupping might be cardioprotective. In this study, cupping therapy restored sympathovagal imbalances by stimulating the peripheral nervous system.