BACKGROUND Perineal pain is a major morbidity in the first few days after delivery. This study aimed to investigate the effect of dry cupping therapy and acupressure at BL23 point on the intensity of postpartum perineal pain based on the short-form of McGill pain questionnaire (SMPQ). METHODS The present clinical trial was conducted on 150 subjects in 3 groups of 50 cases. After at least 4-8 ...

Pain, especially chronic pain lasts prolonged weariness, usually persistent and recurring. Thus, is often found in patients with Chronic Low Back Pain (CLBP). One alternative treatment to reduce low back cupping therapy. The main principle of therapy using negative pressure attract toxin substances, free radicals the blood, inflammation cells, metabolic waste or Causative Pathological Substance...

Methods We included all RCTs on cupping therapy for facial paralysis, combination of cupping therapy and other TCM treatments versus other non-TCM therapies were excluded. We searched four databases. All searches ended in December 2010. Methodological qualities of the included trials were evaluated according to criteria of Cochrane Reviewer’s Handbook. Outcome data were summarized using risk ra...

BACKGROUND In this preliminary trial we investigated the effects of dry cupping, an ancient method for treating pain syndromes, on patients with chronic non-specific neck pain. Sensory mechanical thresholds and the participants' self-reported outcome measures of pain and quality of life were evaluated. METHODS Fifty patients (50.5 ± 11.9 years) were randomised to a treatment group (TG) or a w...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effectiveness and safety of wet cupping therapy as a single treatment for persistent nonspecific low back pain (PNSLBP). DESIGN Randomized controlled trial comparing wet cupping versus no treatment in PNSLBP. SETTING Outpatient clinic in three secondary care hospitals in Saudi Arabia. PATIENTS Eighty eligible participants with PNSLBP for at least 3 months were r...

OBJECTIVES The aims of this study were to investigate whether there is a gap between evidence of traditional medicine (TM) interventions in East-Asian countries from the current Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) and evidence from current systematic reviews and meta-analyses (SR-MAs) and to analyze the impact of this gap on present CPGs. METHODS We examined 5 representative TM interventions ...

OBJECTIVES Chronic nonspecific lower back pain (LBP) is a common disease. Insufficient data is currently available to conclusively confirm the analgesic effects of laser acupuncture on LBP. This study evaluated the effectiveness of laser acupuncture plus Chinese cupping in LBP treatment. METHODS Patients with chronic nonspecific LBP were enrolled for a randomized controlled trial and assigned...