CASE STUDY: HIJAMAH THERAPY FOR LOW BACK PAIN Uswatun Khasanah- Anis Nursela, Emira Hasyyati N., Levinda Vica T.,
School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
Abstract
Chronic pain was the common reason for visiting health professionals and neuropathic pain was mostly associated with low back pain. Hijamah has the potential benefit for low back pain therapy. This study investigated the effects of Asaabil Hijamah Techniques for reducing pain in patients with low back pain. Case study was applied as a study approach. There was 3 patients with low back pain observed. Pre and post pain assessment were completed using the PQRST pain assessment, while the pain level assessed using a numeric pain scale. The results showed that Assabil Hijamah Techniques was effective in reducing the pain scale in the patients study group. This study recommends further study about understanding and potential benefit long-term effects of Hijamah.
