Cupping Therapy is a practice within Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) which is used in the treatment of many forms of diseases and skin conditions.
The suctioning pressure lifts the tissues upward which can help release deep fascial restrictions, reduce swelling and pain, improve lymph flow, detoxify and reduce local congestion, improve blood flow and improve the flow of Qi energy. Side effects of cupping are relatively mild. A treatment often leaves some bruising. Marks that look like round circular bruises will be darker over more congested areas. Any bruising should fade within a few days.
The most common area treated with Cupping is the back, although it can also be used on the legs, knees, chest and shoulders. Since the central line of the nervous system is located on the back, Cupping along this area can be beneficial for the nervous system, reduce blockages and help restore the body’s natural flow of energy.
Cupping Therapy has shown many benefits and proven to be very helpful in the treatment of many conditions, including:
- Musculoskeletal injuries and pain
- Postural restrictions
- Headaches
- Insomnia
- Poor circulation
- High blood pressure
- Surgical rehab
- Chronic Fatigue
- Congestion, Cough and Asthma
- Gynecological conditions/infertility
- Digestive/Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Facial paralysis (Bell’s Palsy)