Cupping therapy is an ancient form of Chinese medicine has consistently been increasing in popularity as a very effective way to reduce pain, promote blood blood flow and pull toxins out of the body. Today, as more people seek alternative therapies to deal with their health problems, the use of traditional Chinese medicine, including cupping is increasing and becoming more wide spread. Much of the cupping equipment and methods used today are exactly the same as they were in ancient times.
What Is Cupping Used to Treat?
Cupping may be beneficial in a lot of different ways. Some of these include:
What Is Cupping Used to Treat?
Cupping may be beneficial in a lot of different ways. Some of these include:
- Relieves inflammation
- Breaks up and releases congestion
- Stretches muscles and connective tissue for mobility
- Pulls blood supply to the skin
- Helps reduce cellulite
- Helps with muscle and joint pain, stiffness and arthritis
- Strengthens the immune system
- Therapeutic for depression, anxiety, fever and stress
- Balances body’s pH, affecting overall health
- Detoxifying
- Stimulates the nervous system for faster recovery from pain and disease
- Allows more effective deep tissue work
