iversity of Chinese medicine carried out a study in 2014 to measure and analyse the effectiveness of cupping in treating and dealing with acute and chronic pain management. The conclusion of the study showed that cupping did provide short term pain relief from acute and chronic back pain and reduced the level of pain intensity significantly in comparison with conventional care and medical treatment. Long term and regular cupping treatment can possibly lead to permanent pain relief for such a condition.Pii/S2095754814000040
CLINICAL STUDY 5
One of the leading authorities on cupping issued a study and compared cupping (hijama) against normal venous bloodletting in terms of effectiveness against various ailments. Cups were placed among a controlled sample of willing participants on various points on their bodies which are often the main areas responsible for various ailments.
The conclusion was that cupping (hijama) was effective on drawing out coagulated blood and promoted the growth of WPC and Neutrophils. The full study can be accessed through this link.Scientific study hijama blood v venous blood