Cupping therapy
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which suction is applied locally to the skin. The suction mobilises blood flow to promote healing in a range of conditions.
Cupping involves placing glass or plastic cups on the skin and creating a vacuum by suction. The underlying tissue is raised or sucked partway into the cup. The purpose of cupping is to enhance circulation, help relieve pain, remove “heat” and pull out the toxins that linger in your body’s soft tissue
Cups may be left on your body briefly or longer periods, depending on the condition and may be moved around like massaging. Cupping causes the skin to temporarily turn red, blue or purple especially if there is an injury or tightness under the area that was cupped.
- Soft tissue/Muscle tension
- Rheumatic Diseases
- Skin problems
- Headaches/Migraines
- Allergies/Asthma
- Colds/Flu
- Sports injuries
What should I wear?
You will have to remove clothing for cupping as it is likely that massage and oils are used. You will be left in privacy to remove clothing, towels are provided.
Will it mark me and how long could it last?
Circular marks may appear after cupping treatment the size of the cup if a strong vacuum is used. It can last for roughly a week.
Is cupping painful?
Cupping is not painful but when doing sliding cupping the client may feel a slight pinching sensation when soft tissue is tight or in spasm.