A Traditional Treatment with Modern Applications
Cupping therapy
Cupping therapy is an old healing practice that uses suction cups to exert specific pressure on the skin. People think that this suction may aid with pain, swelling, blood flow, relaxation, and overall well-being. The suction is created by heating the air inside the cups, or by using a pump and the skin is lifted by the suction from the cups, which is intended to alleviate tension and promote healing. It's a complementary therapy that can potentially enhance overall well-being.
Applying heated or vacuum cups to the skin, creating suction and drawing tissue upwards.
Different materials used for cups: glass, silicone, bamboo.
Two main types: wet cupping (with slight skin incision) and dry cupping (without).
