Pain unplugged: Evaluating cupping therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome – A single case study

Abstract

Background: A frequent condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is caused by the median nerve becoming trapped in the wrist's carpal tunnel. The symptoms of CTS include pain, tingling, burning, and numbness in at least two of the three digits (thumb, index finger, and middle finger) that are supplied by the median nerve. A common and age-old healing technique is cupping the skin and subcutaneous tissue.Objectives: This case study set out to assess the effectiveness of cupping therapy in reducing pain in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome.Materials and Methods: For the past three months, a 27-year-old man has been suffering from wrist pain and numbness. For a maximum of four weeks, this treatment was conducted twice a week. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to evaluate the patient.Results: Participants' Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) pre- and post-test ratings significantly improved, which was deemed statistically significant.Conclusion: This study concludes that cupping therapy is the effective treatment for the improvement of pain in carpal tunnel syndrome patient