Health Condition 1: M00-M99- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hijamah bil shart at LS Spine: Hijamah bil shart (wet cupping) will be done with 2 cups placed paravertebral area at L4-L5 or L5-S1
Control Intervention1: Hijamah bil shart at lower mos
Sponsors
Jamia Hamdard univrsity
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age- 18 to 65 years. All genders. Already diagnosed patients of sciatica(chronic cases) having constant pain since 3 months or more presenting with all or some of the following signs and symptoms. Unilateral leg pain greater than low back pain radiating towards leg/ foot/toes. Numbness and/ tingling sensation in the same distribution. Positive straight-leg-raising test. Pain intensity score of 30-60 mm on a 100-mm visual analog scale (VAS). Willingness to accept wet cupping intervention
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant and lactating women. Patients of previous back surgery or lumbar spine surgery. Patients of spinal tumors, gross or fixed developmental deformity, cauda equine or vertebral fracture. Pelvic or Back trauma. Rheumatoid Arthritis. Ankylosing spondylosis. Patients of bleeding disorders. Patients of anaemia (Hb less than 10 gm) Patients with Chronic liver, kidney or heart disease Motor weakness or Muscle wasting Patients suffering from Psychiatric disorders HCV and HBsAg positive patients History of stroke, severe hypertension and uncontrolled diabetes mellitus Unwilling to participate in the study.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in Pain intensity and other symptoms of Sciatica. Improvement in Range of motion of hip jointTimepoint: Day 1 and Day 42 | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Reduction in time to climb stairs. An increase in distance covered in 6 minutes walk on plain surfaceTimepoint: Day 1 and Day 42 | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactDr Md Wasi Akhtar
Jamia Hamdard
Outcome results
None listed