Cupping
What is Cupping?
Cupping therapy is an ancient practice that involves the use of suction cups to create negative pressure on the skin, to promote healing and relieve pain.
Cupping therapy can be performed on various areas of the body, including the back, neck, shoulders, and limbs. The duration and number of cups used during a cupping session will vary depending on the condition being treated and the practitioner's assessment of the individual's needs.
How can Cupping help?
It is believed to improve circulation, relieve pain, and promote healing. Some of the benefits of cupping include:
- Pain relief: Cupping can help relieve chronic pain, such as back pain, neck pain, and headaches, by increasing blood flow to the affected area.
- Muscle tension relief: Cupping can help relax tight muscles and ease stiffness, especially in the back, neck, and shoulders.
- Improved circulation: Cupping can improve blood flow and reduce inflammation, which can help promote healing.
- Respiratory relief: Cupping can help relieve respiratory issues, such as asthma and bronchitis, by clearing the lungs and improving breathing.
- Stress reduction: Cupping can help reduce stress and promote relaxation by calming the nervous system.
- Improved skin health: Cupping can help improve the appearance of cellulite and stretch marks by increasing blood flow and lymphatic drainage.
How does Cupping work?
During a cupping session, small glass, plastic, or silicone cups are placed on the skin and heated to create suction. The suction generated by the cups causes the skin and underlying tissues to rise into the cups, promoting blood flow to the area and reducing inflammation
The increased blood flow and reduced inflammation can help relieve pain, reduce muscle tension, improve circulation, and promote healing.
The suction created by the cups can also help to loosen and release fascia, the connective tissue that covers the muscles and bones, which can help alleviate muscle stiffness and improve mobility