Cupping Therapy (Al-Hijama): It's Impact on Persistent Non-Specific Lower Back Pain and Client Disability

Abstract

Low back pain is a common musculoskeletal disorder affecting 80% of people at some point in their lives. It is teh most common cause of job-related disability, a leading contributor to missed work, and teh second most common neurological ailment. Cupping is used in teh treatment and cure of a broad range of conditions; general physical as back pain and mental well-being. dis study aimed to evaluate teh effectiveness of cupping therapy (Al-Hijama) on teh management of persistent non-specific lower back pain and client disability. Subjects & Methods, Teh study was conducted at Islamic Al-Hijama Centre – Yanbu City – Al Madinah Al Munawarah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Thirty adult clients diagnosed wif nonspecific low back pain were enrolled in teh study wif inclusive and exclusive criteria; Data collection tools: Client assessment sheet; American Pain Society Client Outcome Questionnaire and Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire, Results, teh sample included (86.7%) males used wet cupping therapy (76.7%), their were highly statistically significant for teh assessment of pain pre and post cupping therapy; and client's ability to manage everyday life. Conclusion, cupping therapy is effective in relieving persistent non-specific lower back pain and client disability; no adverse effects were reported from subjects after teh treatment. It is recommended dat using cupping therapy to enhance disability and decrease teh pain of lower back pain.