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Volume 04

Current Research: Integrative Medicine

Curr Res Integr Med, Volume 04, ISSN: 2529-797X

December 02-03, 2019 | Dubai, UAE

CAM Therapies 2019

December 02-03, 2019

World Congress on

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Long term study on the clinical effectiveness of wet cupping in patients suffering from

sciatic pain

Muhammad Amin Baig

Ajmal Unani Medical College, Pakistan

Background

: Ancient old Technique of Wet Cupping commonly known as HIJAMA has proven its effectiveness in number of

medical ailments including Sciatic Nerve Pain. Long Term study to evaluate the effectiveness of Wet Cupping after 2 years and

5 years for patients suffering from sciatic nerve pain.

Method

: 250 patients were randomly selected having no previous physical injury, between age 18-80years. Wet cupping sessions

were done on every alternate day, 3 sessions were done in which removal of subcutaneous blood with the help of Glass suction

cups was done after making superficial incisions. One cup was generally applied Between shoulders at T1 and C7 vertebrae

area, and Two Cups were applied on L3-L4 or L4-L5 and L5-S1 vertebrae. After these sessions the Decrease in Sciatic Pain and

improvement in Quality of life of Patient was assessed by Visual analogue Score, Numeric Pain rating scale, and WHOQOL

scale at before treatment, After Treatment, 1year after treatment, 2 years after Treatment, and 5 years after treatment. (Data were

analyzed by paired t test and ANOVA.)

Result

: Out of 250 patients about 225 (90%)of Patients have shown marked decrease in sciatic nerve pain. After 1year of

treatment 175 (70%) of Patients were satisfied and doesn’t need any further treatment of sciatic pain, after 2 year of treatment

more than 125 (50%) patients showed marked decrease in pain as compared to before treatment. 5 years after treatment 92(37%)

of patients were enjoying good quality of life as shown by their WHOQOL scale.

Conclusion

: Long term benefits of Wet Cupping in patients suffering from Sciatic nerve pain was observed, it is concluded

that overall quality of life of patient is improved and pain score is significantly decreased after 2 years and 5 years of HIJAMA

Treatment.

Biography

Muhammad Amin Baig (Gold Medalist - Certified Best Teacher from National Council for Tibb MoH Government of Pakistan) Ph.D

in Holistic Medicine (USA), FRCP(MA), MD(AM)Sri Lanka, PGD(TCM), BUMS/FTJ, DHMS(Pak). Scientific Awareness, Descriptive,

Research & Invention (SADRI) Foundation Professor & Head Department of Regimental Therapies at Government Recognized

Institute of Unani Medicine (Ajmal Tibbia College Rawalpindi) Pakistan Regional Director Pakistan Executive Board Consultant KIU

South Korea , Executive Director (Pakistan) at International Holistic Medical society(IHMS), Chief Executive (Pakistan): American

Nutritional Medical Association (ANMA) Inc.USA. Director General for Pakistan International Council for Electro homeopathy.