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Cupping for Pain Relief

Cupping has been used for thousands of years for ailments like muscle soreness and back pain...

Cupping for Pain Relief

Cupping has been used for thousands of years for ailments like muscle soreness and back pain. Modern clinical research has begun evaluating cupping as a non-pharmacological pain treatment in various conditions, including chronic musculoskeletal pain (such as low back or neck pain)

Cupping therapy can yield significant short-term reductions in pain and improvement in function conditions like chronic neck and low back pain, knee arthritis, and others.

A trial in chronic neck pain showed that a mechanical vacuum-cupping device led to greater pain relief and neck mobility gains than no intervention, demonstrating short-term efficacy in reducing neck pain intensity

35-55%

less pain for back & neck after cupping therapy

Cupping for Skin Tightening

One of the primary aesthetic applications of cupping therapy has been cellulite reduction, especially on the thighs and buttocks...

Cupping for Skin Tightening

Source:openaccess.hacettepe.edu.tr

One of the primary aesthetic applications of cupping therapy has been cellulite reduction, especially on the thighs and buttocks. Cellulite is the dimpled “orange-peel” skin caused by subdermal fat herniation and connective tissue septa, common in the thighs of women.

In 2015, Arslan et al. conducted a pilot study to evaluate dry moving cupping therapy for cellulite on the thighs. Suction intensity was set by pumping until about 1.5 cm of tissue was lifted into the cup (a moderate negative pressure). Cellulite severity was graded by a clinical pinch-test scale on each thigh before treatment and again 3 days after the final session.The results showed a significant reduction in cellulite grade: the average cellulite grade dropped from 2.40 (±0.81) at baseline to 1.68 (±0.57) after therapy (on a 0–4 scale), which was statistically significant (paired t = 10.14, p < 0.001). In practical terms, many women improved by at least one severity grade.

30%

reduction in cellulite severity from baseline

70–80%

saw at least 1-grade improvement in cellulite

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Repeated vibration massage showed potential for alleviating neck pains.

Vibration massage devices (“electric massagers”) appear effective in relieving muscle-related neck pain...

Repeated vibration massage showed potential for alleviating neck pains.

Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

Vibration massage devices (“electric massagers”) appear effective in relieving muscle-related neck pain. They may improve local circulation and reduce muscle tone, thereby lowering pain. Current evidence includes small-to-moderate trials showing decreased pain sensitivity and better pain scores with vibration. More research will solidify optimal frequencies, treatment duration, and long-term benefits, but initial results are encouraging for using vibration in neck pain relief.

15–30%

less pain sensitivity after vibration massage therapy

60–75%

of people report short-term pain relief after vibration massage sessions

Role of Heat in Musculoskeletal Pain

A 2022 narrative review on heat therapy noted that heat is beneficial for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal pain (neck and low back)...

Role of Heat in Musculoskeletal Pain

Source: mdpi.com

A 2022 narrative review on heat therapy noted that heat is beneficial for a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including spinal pain (neck and low back). Heat improves tissue elasticity, blood flow, and pain threshold. In neck pain specifically, continuous low-level heat (via wraps or patches) has demonstrated pain reductions and improved flexibility, especially for muscle-tension related pain. These findings collectively support the use of thermotherapy (e.g. heated pads, warm packs, infrared heat devices) as an evidence-backed modality to relieve neck pain and muscle tightness.

25–50%

less neck and low-back pain right after treatment

70–80%

of studies report pain and mobility gains after heat therapy

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Heat Therapy for Back Pain

Therapeutic heat is a well-established modality for musculoskeletal pain. Applying heat to the lower back (via heating pads, infrared lamps, or heat wraps)...

Heat Therapy for Back Pain

Therapeutic heat is a well-established modality for musculoskeletal pain. Applying heat to the lower back (via heating pads, infrared lamps, or heat wraps) increases blood flow, relaxes tight muscles, and can alleviate pain and stiffness.
Clinical evidence strongly supports heat for low back pain relief, especially for mild to moderate cases. A 2021 narrative review of heat therapy concluded that continuous low-level heat provides significant pain reduction, improves muscle flexibility, and even enhances lumbar strength in patients with non-specific LBP.
Heat is considered a safe, easy, and cost-effective non-pharmacological option in current practice.

Source:pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

20–50%

lower back pain reduction

Vibration Therapy for Back Pain

Vibration therapy involves applying mechanical oscillations to the body, either through whole-body vibration platforms or localized vibrating devices (e.g. massage pillows)...

Vibration Therapy for Back Pain

Vibration therapy involves applying mechanical oscillations to the body, either through whole-body vibration platforms or localized vibrating devices (e.g. massage pillows). Vibration at therapeutic frequencies can stimulate muscles and nerves in a way that reduces pain perception, improves circulation, and enhances muscle function.

A recent systematic review and meta-analysis of 14 randomized trials (860 total patients) found that vibration therapy produces significant pain relief and functional improvement in chronic low back pain. Importantly, this analysis included both whole-body vibration (WBV) exercises and localized vibration treatments.

Overall, patients receiving vibration interventions had greater reductions in pain intensity (on visual analog scales) and lower disability scores than control groups

Source:pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

50%

clinically meaningful relief

20–50%

reduction in low back pain

SootheStrap

Boosts circulation and alleviates foot pain

Studies have examined foot-mounted neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) devices that electrically contract calf muscles to boost circulation...

Boosts circulation andalleviates foot pain

Studies have examined foot-mounted neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) devices that electrically contract calf muscles to boost circulation. Babber et al. (2020) tested a footplate NMES device (Revitive®) in two trials on PAD patients.

In an initial 6-week single-arm trial (20 patients), daily 30-minute foot NMES led to a +71% increase in pain-free walking distance (initial claudication distance, p < 0.001) and +46% increase in maximal walking distance (p < 0.001) on treadmill tests.

A subsequent 6-week randomized trial (42 patients) added NMES to supervised exercise vs exercise alone. The NMES group showed significantly greater improvement in pain-free walking distance (+46% vs control, p = 0.014). Disease-specific quality of life (Intermittent Claudication Questionnaire) improved by ~11 points more with NMES (between-group p = 0.031).

Blood flow outcomes: During NMES use, arterial blood flow volume and velocity increased significantly (time-averaged velocity +102% with NMES vs –9% with sham, p < 0.0001) and claudication symptoms were reduced. Conclusion: The footplate NMES device markedly improved circulation and walking endurance in PAD patients, both as a stand-alone therapy and as an adjunct to exercise, with significant gains in walking distance and quality of life measures.

Source: spiral.imperial.ac.uk , pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.govjvascsurg.org

71%

increase in pain-free walking distance

Stress and Anxiety Reduction – Foot Massage for Relaxation

Beyond specific diseases, foot massagers and massage therapy have been studied for general stress relief. In a 2022 randomized trial, daily 20-minute foot massages were given...

Stress and Anxiety Reduction – Foot Massage for Relaxation

Beyond specific diseases, foot massagers and massage therapy have been studied for general stress relief. In a 2022 randomized trial, daily 20-minute foot massages were given to postmenopausal women for 7 days, resulting in markedly lower anxiety levels and improved sleep compared to controls.   The massage group’s median anxiety score (Beck Anxiety Inventory) dropped to 26 versus 36 in the no-massage group (p < 0.001), and average sleep duration increased by ~1 hour (8.0 vs 7.0 hours, p < 0.001). Other studies in clinical settings (e.g. nursing interventions in hospital patients) similarly report that foot reflexology or massage can reduce anxiety and pain, likely by stimulating relaxation responses. These findings underscore the potential of foot/ankle massage devices or techniques to not only address circulatory and neurological conditions, but also to alleviate stress and improve comfort as a holistic benefit.

Source:pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov,  spiral.imperial.ac.ukjvascsurg.org

30%

reduction in foot pain

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ReliCup

Cupping for Pain Relief

35-55%

Cupping for Skin Tightening

30%

70–80%

VibraPillow

Repeated vibration massage showed potential for alleviating neck pains.

15–30%

60–75%

Role of Heat in Musculoskeletal Pain

25–50%

70–80%

CoreComfort

Heat Therapy for Back Pain

20–50%

Vibration Therapy for Back Pain

50%

20–50%

SootheStrap

Boosts circulation and alleviates foot pain

71%

Stress and Anxiety Reduction – Foot Massage for Relaxation

30%

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ReliCup

Cupping for Pain Relief

Cupping for Pain Relief

35-55%

Cupping for Skin Tightening

Cupping for Skin Tightening

30%

70–80%

VibraPillow

Repeated vibration massage showed potential for alleviating neck pains.

Repeated vibration massage showed potential for alleviating neck pains.

15–30%

60–75%

Role of Heat in Musculoskeletal Pain

Role of Heat in Musculoskeletal Pain

25–50%

70–80%

CoreComfort

Heat Therapy for Back Pain

Heat Therapy for Back Pain

20–50%

Vibration Therapy for Back Pain

Vibration Therapy for Back Pain

50%

20–50%

SootheStrap

Boosts circulation and alleviates foot pain

Boosts circulation andalleviates foot pain

71%

Stress and Anxiety Reduction – Foot Massage for Relaxation

Stress and Anxiety Reduction – Foot Massage for Relaxation

30%

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