Non-specific chronic low back pain. Low back pain
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention Group 1: Static Cupping Therapy. In the static cupping therapy treatment method, participants in the first group receive treatment individually while lying prone (on thei
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Athletes with non-specific chronic low back pain Confirmation of low back pain diagnosis by a specialist physician Age between 18 and 40 years Both male and female genders Pain does not radiate to the lower limbs Duration of low back pain exceeds 3 months No contraindications for cupping therapy (e.g., blood clotting disorders, any skin issues, fractured areas, etc.) Engaging in regular exercise at least three days per week, totaling 6 hours per week The average pain intensity, based on the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), must be equal to or greater than 30 millimeters. No lower limb injuries or surgeries in the past 6 months
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Absence from more than one session in the therapy sessions Pregnancy
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of Pain: Pain is an unpleasant sensory experience that occurs in association with actual or potential tissue damage. The level of this unpleasant experience is considered the intensity of pain. In this study, pain intensity refers to the average score obtained from the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain over the past 24 hours. Timepoint: Measuring pain intensity was conducted in the first session, the last session, and one week after the end of the intervention in each group: active movement cupping therapy and cupping therapy without active movement. Method of measurement: Visual Analog Scale (VAS).;Lumbar Range of Motion: This refers to the extent of movement at each joint, which depends on the bony structure and the physiological characteristics of the surrounding connective tissue. The range of motion in the lumbar spine for forward flexion, backward extension, and lateral bending is typically 40-50, 15-20, and 20 degrees, respectively. Timepoint: Measurement of trunk range of motion was conducted in the first session, the last session, and one week after the end of the intervention in each group: active movement cupping therapy and cupping therapy without active movement. Method of measurement: Inclinometer device. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Physical Function: The ability to perform activities requiring physical effort, ranging from self-care (activities of daily living) to more complex tasks that require a combination of skills, is often defined by social aspects or participation in a social environment. Timepoint: The time points for measuring physical function can be the first session, the last session, and one week after the end of the intervention in each group: active movement cupping therapy and cupping therapy without active movement. Method of measurement: The Athlete Disability Index (ADI) questionnaire.;Functional Mobility: This refers to an individual’s physiological ability to move independently and safely in various environments in order to perform functional activities or tasks and to participate in daily activities at home, in the workplace, and in the community. Timepoint: The time points for measuring functional mobility can be the first session, the last session, and one week after the end of the intervention in each group: active movement cupping therapy and cupping therapy without active movement. Method of measurement: Single-legged hop Test.;Overall Effect Perception Scale:This is a direct scale that addresses the patient’s personal perception since the intervention was performed. Timepoint: The time point for measuring the Overall Effect Perception Scale can be one week after the end of the intervention in each group: active movement cupping therapy and cupping therapy without active movement. Method of measurement: In this study, the individual's perception of the treatment effect is assessed using an 11-point scale, scoring from -5 (much worse than at the start of treatment), through a neutral score of 0, to +5, which indicates significant improvement compared to the start of treatment. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Noureddin Nakhostin Ansari
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed