Cupping Therapy - Is an ancient Chinese therapy in which a cup (glass, bamboo or plastic) is applied to the skin and using oils on the skin the pressure is drawn out of the cup either by suction or heat and the skin and muscles are drawn into the cup. Generally the cups are used after an acupuncture treatment and sit on the body for 10 minutes or so, then removed. Cupping is used on the meridians (like acupuncture or acupressure) and is thought to help reduce pain, remove any stagnation in the body and opens the meridians so that qi can flow freely. It is also believed it may assist certain meridians and organs that are not functioning at their best. We know that cupping helps to activate the lymphatic system, promote blood circulation, and is good for deep tissue repair. The back is the most commonly used area for cupping.
Posted on: Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:53:37 +0000
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