Cupping Therapy
Cupping was developed thousands of years ago. It is used to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove "heat" and pull out toxins that are stored in our body's tissues.
A cupping treatment involves placing glass, bamboo or plastic jars on the skin to create a vacuum by suctioning out the air. The underlying tissue is suctioned partially into the cup. The cupping suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue and muscles upward. Cupping is often combined with acupuncture into one treatment, but it could also be used alone.
The skin may temporarily turn red, blue or purple, especially if there is an injury or energy block in that area. The skin discoloration can last for a few days to a couple of weeks, but is rarely painful. The procedure can be repeated until the condition is resolved.
Cupping was developed thousands of years ago. It is used to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove "heat" and pull out toxins that are stored in our body's tissues.
A cupping treatment involves placing glass, bamboo or plastic jars on the skin to create a vacuum by suctioning out the air. The underlying tissue is suctioned partially into the cup. The cupping suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue and muscles upward. Cupping is often combined with acupuncture into one treatment, but it could also be used alone.
The skin may temporarily turn red, blue or purple, especially if there is an injury or energy block in that area. The skin discoloration can last for a few days to a couple of weeks, but is rarely painful. The procedure can be repeated until the condition is resolved.