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Effect of Ear Acupuncture plus Dry Cupping on Activities and Quality of Life in the Adults with Chronic Back Pain: a Randomized Trial.

Author: AzevedoCissa, ChavesErika de Cássia Lopes, ChiancaTânia Couto Machado, CorrêaHérica Pinheiro, IunesDenise Hollanda, MacieiraTamara Goncalves Rezende, MouraCaroline de Castro, NogueiraDenismar Alves, PereiraGabriela Aparecida, SilvanoHigor Magalhães

Journal ArticleAn article published in an academic or professional journal that reports original research or scholarly analysis.
Randomized Controlled TrialA clinical trial that randomly assigns participants to treatment and control groups to evaluate the effects of an intervention.

Overview

Ear acupuncture combined with dry cupping therapy showed greater improvement in quality of life and satisfaction with health compared to ear acupuncture alone in patients with chronic back pain. A randomized controlled trial found significant improvements in daily activities, mood, relationships, and sleep for both groups. However, the experimental group reported greater satisfaction with health and a better perception of quality of life.
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Original Abstract of the Article :
BACKGROUND: Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon that brings physical and emotional impairments negatively impacting people's quality of life. The adoption of interventions such as ear acupuncture and dry cupping can represent a treatment option for people with chronic back pain. OBJECTIVES: To inv...See full text at original site
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引用元：
https://doi.org/10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.2.130

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Ear Acupuncture and Dry Cupping: A Potential Treatment for Chronic Back Pain?

Chronic back pain is a debilitating condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. This study investigates the potential benefits of ear acupuncture combined with dry cupping therapy for managing chronic back pain. The authors conducted a randomized controlled trial, comparing the effects of this combination therapy to ear acupuncture alone. Like a skilled healer seeking to alleviate pain, the researchers explore alternative therapies to address this pervasive health issue.

Ear Acupuncture and Dry Cupping: A Potential Relief for Chronic Back Pain

The study found that ear acupuncture combined with dry cupping therapy showed significant improvements in pain interference with daily activities and overall quality of life compared to ear acupuncture alone.

Seeking Relief: Exploring Alternative Therapies for Chronic Pain

This research highlights the growing interest in exploring alternative therapies, such as acupuncture and dry cupping, for managing chronic pain. It encourages further investigation into these methods to better understand their potential benefits and limitations.

Dr.Camel's Conclusion

This study explores the potential benefits of ear acupuncture combined with dry cupping for managing chronic back pain. It provides encouraging evidence for the efficacy of this approach in improving quality of life for those suffering from this debilitating condition.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2022-07-01
  2. Date Revised 2022-07-01
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

35770580

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.51507/j.jams.2022.15.2.130

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English

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