Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review
Low back pain (LBP) encompasses a range of symptoms such as discomfort, muscle tension, tenderness, and stiffness in the area between the lower rib cage and the buttocks. The causes of LBP can be divided into two primary categories: specific low back pain, which has identifiable sources, and non-sp...
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Low back pain (LBP) encompasses a range of symptoms such as discomfort, muscle tension, tenderness, and stiffness in the area between the lower rib cage and the buttocks. The causes of LBP can be divided into two primary categories: specific low back pain, which has identifiable sources, and non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), which lacks a clear cause. Studies indicate that most patients will experience at least one recurrence of LBP within the span of a year. Additionally, around 5 to 10 percent of acute low back pain cases can progress to chronic low back pain (CLBP). Interestingly, around 90% of LBP instances are not associated with identifiable physical anomalies. This poses a significant challenge for healthcare systems, especially considering the persistent and often unclear nature of these pain conditions. To address lower back pain, three common approaches are used: medications, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation programs. In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in developed countries, largely due to the side effects associated with traditional treatment methods.
The aim of this article is to assess the effectiveness of treating low back pain through cupping.
A comprehensive analysis of research papers available on PubMed and Google Scholar was undertaken using the searchterms encompassing the following keywords: cupping therapy, low back pain (LBP), chronic back pain, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM).
In traditional medicine, treatment methods typically involve options like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, muscle relaxants, steroids, and in some cases, surgery. However, emerging research suggests that cupping therapy could be a promising alternative for managing these conditions. To fully understand how long cupping is effective for alleviating lower back pain (LBP), further studies and appropriate follow-ups are essential.
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| spelling | doaj-art-a6efeb5686df4793bc8752255e1a52892025-08-20T03:09:38ZengNicolaus Copernicus University in ToruńQuality in Sport2450-31182025-05-014110.12775/QS.2025.41.59807Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic reviewNatalia Maria Rulewska0https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4515-7403Filip Grabowski1https://orcid.org/0009-0007-0466-2764Klaudia Michalak2https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7812-0827Kacper Janowski3https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6354-7457Dagmara Neska4https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1900-954XProvincial Specialist Hospital in Ciechanów: Ciechanów, PLProvincial Specialist Hospital in Ciechanów St. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 2, 06-400 Ciechanów, PolandProvincial Specialist Hospital in Ciechanów St. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 2, 06-400 Ciechanów, PolandProvincial Specialist Hospital in Ciechanów St. Powstańców Wielkopolskich 2, 06-400 Ciechanów, PolandLudwika Błażka Provincial Multi-Specialist Hospital in Inowrocław St. Poznańska 97, 88-100 Inowrocław, Poland Low back pain (LBP) encompasses a range of symptoms such as discomfort, muscle tension, tenderness, and stiffness in the area between the lower rib cage and the buttocks. The causes of LBP can be divided into two primary categories: specific low back pain, which has identifiable sources, and non-specific low back pain (NSLBP), which lacks a clear cause. Studies indicate that most patients will experience at least one recurrence of LBP within the span of a year. Additionally, around 5 to 10 percent of acute low back pain cases can progress to chronic low back pain (CLBP). Interestingly, around 90% of LBP instances are not associated with identifiable physical anomalies. This poses a significant challenge for healthcare systems, especially considering the persistent and often unclear nature of these pain conditions. To address lower back pain, three common approaches are used: medications, surgical procedures, and rehabilitation programs. In recent years, there has been a growing trend toward complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in developed countries, largely due to the side effects associated with traditional treatment methods. The aim of this article is to assess the effectiveness of treating low back pain through cupping. A comprehensive analysis of research papers available on PubMed and Google Scholar was undertaken using the searchterms encompassing the following keywords: cupping therapy, low back pain (LBP), chronic back pain, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). In traditional medicine, treatment methods typically involve options like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, opioids, muscle relaxants, steroids, and in some cases, surgery. However, emerging research suggests that cupping therapy could be a promising alternative for managing these conditions. To fully understand how long cupping is effective for alleviating lower back pain (LBP), further studies and appropriate follow-ups are essential. https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59807cupping therapylow back painchronic back painpain reliefcomplementary and alternative medicine |
| spellingShingle | Natalia Maria Rulewska Filip Grabowski Klaudia Michalak Kacper Janowski Dagmara Neska Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review Quality in Sport cupping therapy low back pain chronic back pain pain relief complementary and alternative medicine |
| title | Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review |
| title_full | Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review |
| title_short | Cupping therapy on low back pain. A systematic review |
| title_sort | cupping therapy on low back pain a systematic review |
| topic | cupping therapy low back pain chronic back pain pain relief complementary and alternative medicine |
| url | https://apcz.umk.pl/QS/article/view/59807 |
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