Cupping therapy dates back to ancient healing practices and has been used for centuries in traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. You may have witnessed these circular impressions of people looking for alternative treatments. The temporary imprints you see after the cupping treatment involve placing special cups on the skin that create suction.
This therapy relaxes tight muscles, increases circulation, and allows better wellness. It’s above and beyond surface-level relief and releases toxins from the body.
How Does Cupping Therapy Work?
During a cupping session, a practitioner strategically places cups on the body. The suction formed by these cups pushes the skin and underlying tissues upward, promoting circulation and lymph drainage. This technique aids in the elimination of toxins, the reduction of inflammation, and the relaxation of tense muscles.
There are two main types of cupping:
Dry Cupping: Dry cupping involves placing the cups to create a suction on the skin. The suction lifts the skin and outer muscle layer, increasing blood flow. This technique usually helps to relieve muscle pain and promotes relaxation.
Wet Cupping – Wet cupping on the other hand aims to detoxify the body. During wet cupping, the outer skin is punctured and cups are applied to the body.
Key Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Muscle pain and tension relief:
Cupping therapy enhances blood flow to the affected areas, thus reducing stiffness, muscle ache and tension. This is ideal for back pain, neck pain and sports injuries.
Improves blood circulation and detoxification:
Cupping therapy detoxes by pulling stagnant blood, and stimulating the production of new blood. Also, better circulation ensures that tissues receive adequate oxygen and nutrients. So, this therapy encourages the lymphatic system and removes toxins from the body.
Helps promote healthy skin and respiratory function:
In addition to these benefits, cupping therapy also combat skin problems such as dermatitis, cellulite and acne. It’s even an adjunctive therapy for respiratory ailments such as asthma, congestion and bronchitis.
Decreases stress and encourages calmness:
The soothing treatment triggers the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of your nervous system responsible for relaxation and stress relief. After a cupping treatment, people typically feel deeply relaxed, just like after a massage. It reduces cortisol levels and improves sleep quality.
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