Evaluating the effectiveness of low level laser and cupping on low back pain by checking the plasma cortisol level

Lin, Ming-Fa; Lin, Chi-Wan; Hsieh, Ya-Hui; Wu, Hung-Chien; Shih, Yong-Sheng; Su, Chuan-Tsung; Chiu, I-Ting; Wu, Jih‐Huah

doi:10.1109/isbb.2014.6820906

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“…Previous studies suggest that cupping can produce significant physiological effects. For instance, literature suggests that cupping can promote peripheral blood circulation ( Ke et al, 2016 ), improve local anaerobic metabolism ( Emerich et al, 2014 ), reduce inflammation ( Lin et al, 2014 ), and modulate the cellular immune system ( Seçilmiş, 2013 ). In this study, we found that compared to the no-treatment control group, both cupping and benzodiazepine treatment groups showed a significant decrease in PSQI scores, but, there was no significant difference between the two treatment groups in PSQI score change.…”

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Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions relieve insomnia symptoms by modulating a shared network: A controlled longitudinal study

Feng

Wang³

et al. 2019

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BackgroundPrimary insomnia (PI) is one of the most common complaints among the general population. Both non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies have proven effective in treating primary insomnia. However, the underlying mechanism of treatment remains unclear, and no studies have compared the underlying mechanisms of different treatments.MethodsIn this study, we investigated gray matter volume (GMV) and resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) changes following both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments in patients with PI. A total of 67 PI patients were randomized into benzodiazepine treatment, cupping treatment, or a wait-list control group for 4 weeks. The Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), gray matter volume (GMV), and resting-state functional connectivity (rsFC) of the hippocampus were measured at the beginning and end of the experiment.ResultsWe found 1) significantly decreased PSQI scores in the cupping and benzodiazepine treatment groups compared to the control group with no significant differences between the two treatment groups; 2) significant GMV increases in the cupping group compared to the control group at the right hippocampus after 4 weeks of treatment; 3) significantly increased rsFC between the right hippocampus and left rostral anterior cingulate cortex/medial prefrontal cortex (rACC/mPFC) in the two treatment groups, which was significantly associated with PSQI score decreases.DiscussionOur findings suggest that benzodiazepine and cupping may share a common mechanism to relieve the symptoms of patients with PI.

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Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions relieve insomnia symptoms by modulating a shared network: A controlled longitudinal study

Feng

Wang³

et al. 2019

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“…The results of the current study for cortisol concentration before and after cupping as showed in Figure-2 are in agreement with Lin et al . [ 26 ], who reported a reduction of the cortisol after cupping in people suffered from chronic pain. However, Kim et al .…”

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“…However, Kim et al . [ 1 ] suggested that the decrease in cortisol levels is good for pain reduction [ 26 ].…”

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Evaluation of wet cupping therapy on the arterial and venous blood parameters in healthy Arabian horses

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Aim:Recently, the complementary therapies such as cupping and acupuncture are being used in veterinary medicine. This research was carried out to determine the effects of wet cupping therapy (Hijama) on the hematological and the biochemical parameters in the healthy Arabian horses for the first time.Materials and Methods:In this study, seven clinically healthy Arabian horses were randomly selected. Four points on the animal body were selected to perform the cupping therapy. Two points were selected at the back just behind the scapula on the left and right sides; another two points were located in the rump. Cups with 4 oz (125 ml) size with narrow mouths were used. A manual pump (sucking cups) was used to create the negative pressure within the cups during cupping. Arterial and venous blood parameters and serum cortisol concentration were measured before cupping and 3 days and 2, 4, and 8 weeks after cupping.Results:No significant differences were estimated in most hematological and biochemical parameters after cupping. A significant decrease in the concentration of serum cortisol was observed in 3 and 14 days after cupping.Conclusions:Cupping induced minor changes on the hematological and biochemical parameters in Arabian horses. This is the first trial on the effects of wet cupping therapy on the different parameters in Arabian horses, which would be useful for further investigations on the role of complementary therapies in horses. Our further studies will include different disease models.

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“…Chen and colleagues concluded that there are some improvements in the research concerning the mechanisms of cupping therapy [21] . Overall, cupping is reported to effect changes in the biomechanical properties of the skin, increase immediate pain thresholds in patients with neck pain and in a healthy subject as well, reduce significantly peripheral and local P substance and reduce the inflammation [22][23][24][25] .…”

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Effect of Cupping Therapy on Hematological Parameters and Inflammatory Proteins in Elderly

AL-TARZI¹,

FATHY

2022

The Medical Journal of Cairo University

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Background: In this study we wanted to evaluate the effect of blood cupping on liver function tests (also known as a liver panel) are blood tests that measure different enzymes, proteins, and other substances made by liver. These tests check the overall health of our liver. Also showing how hijamah can help in treating some liver diseases. Aim of Study:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cupping therapy on hematological parameters and inflammatory proteins in elderly.Patients and Methods: Thirty volunteer patients have been selected from outpatients at Desouk General Hospital. Their age ranged from 60-70 years. They were assigned into one group toattended a program of cupping therapy once per month for three months. Results:The results of inflammatory proteins, showed that there were significantly differences ( p=0.0001; p<0.05) in total protein, albumin, high sensitive C reactive protein, and interlukein-10 in addition to hematological factors of blood, in erythrocyte sedimentation rate, hemoglobin, total white blood cells, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils among pre-treatment, after 1month, 2-month, and 3-month of cupping. No change in hemoglobin, neutrophils, and lymphocytes at baseline (pretreatment) and after-cupping. There were significant differences (p<0.05) in mean difference total white blood cells, eosinophils, and basophils between pre-treatment vs. after 1-month, pretreatment vs. after 2-months, but no significant differences (p>0.05) between pre-treatment vs. after 3-months. Conclusion:Cupping therapy have a good effect for elderly patients as an alternative treatment for patients who have hematological parameters and inflammatory proteins issues.

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Evaluating the effectiveness of low level laser and cupping on low back pain by checking the plasma cortisol level

Cited by 10 publications

References 25 publications

Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions relieve insomnia symptoms by modulating a shared network: A controlled longitudinal study

Non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions relieve insomnia symptoms by modulating a shared network: A controlled longitudinal study

Evaluation of wet cupping therapy on the arterial and venous blood parameters in healthy Arabian horses

Effect of Cupping Therapy on Hematological Parameters and Inflammatory Proteins in Elderly

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