Effect of cupping therapy on chronic neck pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
= 0%). Secondary outcomes favored cupping, with enhanced quality of life and range of motion. No serious adverse events were reported.ConclusionCupping therapy provides consistent, clinically meaningful improvements in functional disability and significant pain relief for adults with chronic neck pain, within an overall evidence base that is stronger for function than for pain and is tempered by methodological limitations in several included trials. This updated synthesis elevates the evidence base, supporting cupping as a function-enhancing adjunct in multidisciplinary management and guiding its integration into clinical practice.
Authors
- Mona Mohamed Taha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9080-5061)
- Ammar M. Al Abbad
- Mahmoud Ewidea
- Sara Alsaeed Skout (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-7211-0087)
- Noran Abdallah Essa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7551-3583)
- Ahmed AM Torad
- Reda Fathi Elbosaty (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0968-7391)
- Salma Mohammed Dawood
- Omnia Mohamed Abdelmoneim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-2187-4802)
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Kafrelsheikh University (EG)
- Jouf University (SA)
- Benha University (EG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
- Published
- 2026-05-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/10538127261446411
- Primary Topic
- Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University