Health Condition 1: M544- Lumbago with sciatica
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Hijama Nariya (Fire Cupping): The affected area will be kept uncovered for the purpose of Hijama Nariya, and the patient will be kept in the prone position. Cups of size No. 3 will be u
Sponsors
State Unani Medical College and Hospital
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients between the ages of 20-60 years of both genders with mild to moderate cases. Patients with a clinical diagnosis of Irq al-Nasa (Sciatica), based on the following diagnostic criteria. Pain in the lower back radiating up to the buttocks and lower leg, mostly unilateral. Pain increases in the morning and during movements. Pain increases on SLR Test. Patients willing to give written informed consent and comply with the protocol.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnancy and lactation. Patients with Cardiovascular diseases and bone fracture. Patients with severe systemic diseases like Tumour, Cancer, etc. Known case of Epilepsy. Patient with Pacemaker. Patient taking analgesic drug treatment in past one week.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| SLR Test. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain assessment.Timepoint: SLR Test assessed at baseline,2nd week & 4th week. Visual Analogue Scale assessed at baseline,2nd week & 4th week. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in SF36 questionnaire.Timepoint: Change in SF36 questionnaire assessed at baseline & 4th week. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactArshi Akhtar
State Unani Medical College and Hospital
Outcome results
None listed