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Cupping Therapy

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Cupping therapy

Regardless of its long history, cupping therapy only became a trendy therapy in the west after the 2016 Rio Olympics when the US swimmer Michael Phelps won the gold medal with cupping marks on his body. Similarly, Alexander Naddour the American gymnast also told USA Today: “That’s been the secret that I have had through this year that keeps me healthy. It’s been better than any money I’ve spent on anything else.” “It has saved me from a lot of pain.”

Why do some of the world’s top athletes receiving this ancient but rather brutal type of therapy?
Cupping therapy is an ancient Chinese form of alternative medicine in which a skin suction is created with a glass cup. Cupping is much like a inversed type of deep-tissue massage with an upward muscle pressure.

People get it for many purposes; including help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

There are different types of cupping such as dry cupping, wet cupping. The difference is whether there is prickling of blood when cupping. The traditional Chinese type of cupping is fire cupping which uses fire to burn out oxygen in the glass cup to create a suction effect.

A 2015 research found that cupping could help with acne, herpes, zoster and also assist with pain management. Earlier research published in 2012 concluded that cupping therapy may be effective for the symptoms of various diseases like acne, herpes zoster, facial paralysis and neck issues.

Some celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Victoria Beckham, and Jennifer Aniston have cupping therapy done to help with their general well-being.

What to expect from cupping therapy?

Each session of cupping therapy doesn’t take long. Averagely 10 to 15mins is the standard cupping treatment time. Wet cupping- blood prickling takes a bit longer depends on the size of the treating area.

Cupping is generally safe with qualified a Chinese medicine practitioner. However, due to its application, you may have some side effects like mild discomfort, burns, and bruises.

Considering cupping therapy? Julie will decide the best suitable method of cupping therapy for you.

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