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The role and effectiveness of cupping therapy (Hijama) in the management of pain due to migraine
International Conference on Herbal & Traditional Medicine
Muhammad Amin Baig
International Alternative Medical Council (IAMC), Pakistan
ScientificTracks Abstracts: J Tradit Med Clin Natur
Abstract
Background: Migraine is common headache disorder and can lead to disability. Mostly analgesics are being prescribed having numerous side effects. Wet Cupping is the part of Regimental therapy as a treatment mode of Migraine disease in Unani system of Medicine. The aim of the study is to analyze the effectiveness of Wet cupping (Hijama) among Pakistani patients suffering from Migraine.Method: 250 patients were selected in a randomized 18 months’ clinical study from august 2013 to February 2015 at SADRI Health Services Islamabad Pakistan. Age: 20 to 80years having no previous history of brain injury. 3 to 7 sessions of wet cupping were done on alternate days. The effectiveness of therapy was observed by using Visual analogue score and PSQI sleep quality score. Data were analyzed by paired t test and ANOVA.
Result: Out of 250 patients 60% (150) were female and 40%(100) were male. Average duration of Migraine was 4.6years.58%(147) patients were having Pain score more than 5. While after treatment there was significant decline in pain score i.e. 14.8%(37 patients). Moreover, the quality of sleep has also been improved from 56% to 13% as indicated by PSQI Score.
Conclusion: After end of therapy it was concluded that Wet cupping has shown improved efficacy in the management of Migraine.
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
E-mail: info.iamc@gmail.com
