Sucktion cup therapy
Posted on: November 3, 2013
According to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) cupping is a method of creating a vacuum on the patient’s skin to dispel stagnation— stagnant blood and lymph, thereby improving the blood flow to treat respiratory diseases such as the common cold, pneumonia and bronchitis.Cupping also is used on back, neck, shoulder and other musculoskeletal conditions. Its advocates say it has other applications, as well. Cupping is not advised over skin ulcers or to the abdominal or sacral regions of pregnant women.
Limited bruising cupping massage.
New silicone cupping therapy massage cups are available, an innovation for cupping therapy and its wider acceptance. “Medical silicone” cups are claimed to alleviate deep bruising associated with traditional cupping. The cups allow for added new massage techniques because they are simple to use and are pliable, unlike glass or plastic. It is also highly recommended to drink plenty of water after cupping to help move the blood and other fluids through the area affected; general massage can help reduce the blood bruising immediately after the cupping.
Cupping is claimed to treat a broad range of medical conditions such as blood disorders (anaemia, haemophilia), rheumatic diseases (arthritic joint and muscular conditions), fertility and gynaecological disorders, and skin problems (eczema, acne), and is claimed by proponents to help general physical and psychological well-being.
There is a description of cupping in George Orwell’s essay “How the Poor Die”, where he was surprised to find it practised in a Paris hospital.
The Public Library of Science, or PLoS ONE, published in 2012 a review of 135 studies on the efficacy of cupping therapy. The review considered only studies that included randomized control trials, as many other studies were found to be less consistent with standard medical testing procedures. The review concluded that (a.) cupping therapy did not produce serious adverse side effects; and (b.) TCM patients who received cupping therapy as part of their treatment showed significant health benefits over those who did not receive cupping. Patients who particularly benefited from the inclusion of cupping included those afflicted with shingles, facial paralysis (e.g. Bell’s Palsy), acne, and spondylosis (or osteoarthritis of the neck).
Decrease or relieve pain and inflammation
Release deep muscular issues
Release and soften scar tissue
Lift and stretch soft tissue
Increased range of movement
Open chest and lungs
Improve circulation
Drain lymph fluid, clear drainage pathways
Sedate the nervous system
Open energy flow of the body
Our customers often feel a deep relaxing warmth during a Cupping session and a tingling sensation that lasts long after the treatment has ended. Massage Cupping is an effective addition to any spa or healing session. The cups are fun and result oriented. You will be amazed at the effective sessions.
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