<![CDATA[Nowadays, headache or cephalgia is a problem that often occurs in adults. This can interfere with daily activities and if left untreated can lead to decreased quality of life. As technology advances, many treatment methods are developed, one of which is cupping therapy. Cupping can have an effect on increasing local blood circulation and affect muscle pressure, thereby reducing pain. This study was to determine the effect of cupping therapy on pain in patients with cephalgia. This this study used quasi experimental approach method. Sampling technique with purposive sampling and obtained 20 respondents. The measuring instrument used to measure pain is NRS and the intervention given is cupping therapy. Data analysis using Wilcoxon test. Results showed that there was a statistically significant and significant effect of cupping therapy on reducing pain in patients with cephalgia. In conclusion, knowledge about cupping therapy for pain is important to know for the development of new therapies to solve pain problems that have not yet reached a satisfactory stage. Based on the results of this study, it is expected to be a reference for further research on complementary nursing management (wet cupping therapy) on pain intensity by adding wider and different variables.]]>
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