Cupping or scraping? study tests which eases desk-job shoulder pain best
NCT ID NCT07102355
First seen Dec 08, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study tested two therapies—dry cupping and the Graston technique—in 46 office workers with scapulocostal syndrome (shoulder blade pain). Participants received one of the two treatments plus standard care for 4 weeks. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and improves neck movement and daily function.
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Locations
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Bethania Hospital
Lahore, 54910, Pakistan
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Bethania Hospital
Sialkot, Pakistan
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Bethania Hospital Sialkot
Sialkot, Punjab Province, 51310, Pakistan
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University of Management and technology Sialkot Campus
Sialkot, 54000, Pakistan
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