What Is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping is a traditional Chinese therapy that has gained popularity in recent years. It involves placing glass or plastic cups on the skin to create suction, which is believed to promote healing and relaxation. Cupping has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including pain, inflammation, and respiratory problems. If you’re interested in experiencing the benefits of cupping, we invite you to book an appointment with our experienced practitioners at Integral Health. Our team of certified cupping therapists can customize a treatment plan based on your individual needs and preferences.
During your cupping session, our therapist will apply cups to specific areas of your body, creating a vacuum effect that pulls your skin and muscle upward. This suction stimulates blood flow and loosens up tight muscles, helping to relieve pain and tension.
Cupping: How Does It Work?
In order for cupping to operate, cups must be placed around the desired areas, heat must be used to create negative pressure, and blood must be suctioned into the desired spot. It shares many of massage therapy’s capabilities to reach deep tissue and facilitate myofascial release. Due to tiny blood vessel rupture, cupping, unfortunately, causes bruising-like markings on the suction area.
Surprising Benefits of Cupping
- Pain Relief
- Improved Circulation
- Muscle Relaxation
- Improved Immune Function
- Reduced Stress & Anxiety
- Detoxification
Cupping Therapy is Used To Treat
- Blood disorders
- Rheumatic diseases
- Fertility and gynecological disorders
- Skin problems such as eczema and acne
- High blood pressure
- Migraines
- Anxiety and depression
- Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma
- Varicose veins