A REVIEW OF LITERATURE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRY CUPPING THERAPY ON MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Musculoskeletal disorders account for 17% of all years that young adults worldwide have lived with a disability and are one of the main global causes of disability, making them the most common source of severe long-term pain and physical impairment. Even though these conditions are complex, 30–40% of musculoskeletal complaints among employed individuals have a work-related component. On the other hand, it has been found that musculoskeletal discomfort is the main cause of occupational incapacity.

OBJECTIVE: To find out the efficacy of dry CT on musculoskeletal pain.

METHOD: The articles were chosen from authentic platforms like PubMed and Google Scholar. The articles were selected from the years 2011-2023, a total number of 57 articles were identified, out of which 20 were selected for review.

RESULTS: dry cupping therapy has a significant impact on reducing musculoskeletal pain.

CONCLUSION: This study focuses on the conclusion that dry CT is often used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions. The conclusion of this investigation indicates that dry CT is efficient in reducing painwith no adverse effects. The second conclusion indicates that a minimum of five sessions are necessary to observe significant changes in dry CT intervention. The cups are typically held in place for 15 to 20 minutes, and interval periods between sessions are crucial for tissue re-establishment.

Keywords: dry cupping therapy, musculoskeletal pain, blood flow.