Cupping therapy

Cupping therapy is a therapeutic technique that utilizes a vacuum force created beneath a small vessel applied onto the skin's surface. This approach focuses on blood and autologous healing substances in a specific area, stimulating metabolic activity, improving immune function, and stabilizing blood biochemistry

Cupping therapy can be done as often as necessary. For most people, cupping therapy is done once a week. However, if you are using cupping therapy for pain relief, you may need to do it more often. Some people find that they need cupping therapy two to three times a week to get relief from their pain.

It has been claimed that cupping therapy tends to:
  • drain excess fluids and toxins.
  • loosen adhesions and revitalize connective tissue.
  • increase blood flow to skin and muscles.
  • stimulate the peripheral nervous system.
  • reduce pain.
  • controls high blood pressure.
  • modulates the immune system.

Who can not do cupping?

You should also avoid cupping if you have:
  • Anemia.
  • A pacemaker.
  • Bleeding disorders like hemophilia.
  • Blood clotting problems, like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a history of strokes.
  • Cardiovascular disease.
  • Skin conditions, including eczema and psoriasis.
  • Seizures (epilepsy).

What precautions are required for cupping?

For 4-6 hours post cupping, avoid exposure to:
  • Caffeine, alcohol, sugary foods and drinks, dairy, and processed meats. These foods slow down your body's ability to process the treatment.
  • Hot showers, saunas, hot tubs and strong air conditioning. ..
  • Intense exercise.
  • Cold and windy conditions.
What to do after cupping or a cupping massage:
  • Drink a lot of water. Water helps flush your lymphatic system of the cellular waste that cupping helps release from your tissues.
  • Stay warm. Try to cover the area(s) where you received cupping.
  • Rest.You may feel more tired than normal or experience flu-like symptoms after cupping (headache or general body aches). This is a temporary reaction by your immune system to the cellular waste that cupping helps release.