Cupping Therapy

Cupping is an ancient healing method that some people use to relieve pain. An expert places cups on your back, stomach, arms, legs, or other body parts. Inside the cup, the skin is pulled up by a vacuum or suction force. Cupping is a form of traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. Experts are still studying how cupping reduces pain and disease symptoms. The suction power of the suction cup draws the liquid into the treated area. This section expands and opens tiny blood vessels (capillaries) under the skin. Your body treats the cupping area like an injury. This will direct more blood to the area to stimulate the natural healing process. Some people think cupping cleans pores and releases toxins.