The Effect of Scraping Therapy on Perimenopausal Syndrome: A Synthesis of Evidence

Xu, Xiao; Liao, Hao-Chu; Yongjie, Tian; Wang, Yan

doi:10.1159/000490910

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“…Several systematic reviews have tested the safety and effectiveness of gua sha therapy on insomnia, [28] musculoskeletal pain, [29] and perimenopausal syndrome. [30] Moreover, gua sha therapy, as a rapid, easy-to-use, and noninvasive complementary modality, has been widely used clinically in patients with non-specific chronic LBP. Nevertheless, to the best of our knowledge, no systematic review has specifically focused on gua sha therapy for non-specific chronic LBP.…”

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Gua sha therapy for chronic low back pain

Wang

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Background: Non-specific chronic low back pain (LBP) is a debilitating disease that profoundly impacts patients’ daily physical function and quality of life. Gua sha therapy, as an easy-to-use and noninvasive complementary modality, has been widely used clinically in patients with non-specific chronic LBP. The aim of this study is to test the potential benefits and harms of gua sha therapy on patients with non-specific chronic LBP. Methods: Ten English databases, 3 Korean databases, 6 Chinese databases, 1 Japanese database, and 2 Brazilian databases will be searched from their inception to September 2019. Randomized controlled trials will be included if gua sha therapy was used as the sole treatment or as a part of combination therapy with other treatments in patients with non-specific chronic LBP. Two reviewers will independently extract the data and assess the methodological quality using the Cochrane criteria for risk of bias. The meta-analysis will be performed using Review Manager 5.3 software. Results: The findings of this systematic review will be published in a peer-reviewed journal. Conclusion: This systematic review will provide more evidence regarding the clinical usage of gua sha therapy for non-specific chronic LBP. Trial registration number: CRD42019134567

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