Description

What is Cupping ?

Cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction.

Benefits of Cupping

• loosen muscular pain and spasms particularly on the back and shoulders
• Release trigger points
• Stretch facial and muscular tissue
• Release local toxins
• Detoxifying.
• Promotion of blood circulation.
• As a type of deep-tissue massage

Contraindications

• Inflamed areas
• High Fever
• Cramping
• Pregnancy
• Under 7 years old
• Serious heart conditions
• Sensitive Skin
• Varicose and irregular veins
• Cuts, abrasions or skin damage

Side Effect

The side effect of cupping is the marks left after the treatment. These can stay for up to 2 weeks. Some people may also have pain at incision sites or feel lightheaded or dizzy shortly after the session

Cupping Marks

The dark red or even purple blood marks it’s indicates the degree of stagnation also mean the amount of toxins in the blood.