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Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an alternative medicine in which a local suction is created on the skin with the application of cups. Its practice mainly occurs in Asia but also in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Cupping practitioners attempt to use cupping therapy for a wide array of medical conditions, including fevers, chronic low back pain, poor appetite, indigestion, high blood pressure, acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, anaemia, stroke rehabilitation, nasal congestion, infertility, and menstrual period cramping.

How does it work?

Cupping therapy utilizes the body's natural healing power coupled with the effect of deep tissue massage. The vacuum in the suction cup pulls the skin up. This, in turn, helps move the tight layer of tissues letting the build-up pressure vent out and relieve tension.

Increase blood circulation:

Tiny blood vessels in the target region rupture due to the negative pressure inside the suction cup. The human body registers these little ruptures as an injury and sends more blood to the targeted area, starting the natural healing process.

A deep tissue massage:

Cupping also excites the skin and muscle tissues under the target area. Sliding the suction cup over the skin imitates the effects of a soft massage over deep tissues. Cupping is part of massage therapy in many parts of the world.

Remove toxins and relieve tension:

Cupping helps relieve tension in various body parts by removing the toxins accumulating in our body over a while.

What is cupping therapy used to treat?

Cupping therapy is commonly used by physiotherapists paired with other treatment plans to relieve pain and tension in the body. Massage therapists also use them with different techniques, considering them to be a form of deep tissue massage.

At Physio Healing Hands, we use Cupping Therapy to treat:

  1. Neck-back-shoulder-knee pain
  2. Migraine
  3. Arthritis

Is cupping therapy effective?

Cupping therapy makes use of the human body's natural healing abilities. The theories mentioned below are utilized to relieve pain and tension by using cupping therapy services.

  1. Pain-Gate Theory: Spinal cord is a gateway for pain sensors connected to the brain. We can confuse the spinal cord by introducing a timid pain or irritation in other parts of the body — masking the actual pain.
  2. Nitric Oxide theory: Nitric oxide promotes healing wounds in our body. By stimulating the production of natural healing elements, our body protects from external or internal threats.
  3. Immune system activation theory: Activating the natural immune system in our body using cupping therapy boosts our immune system, which helps us fight against domestic and foreign invaders inside our body.
  4. Blood detoxification theory: Toxins accumulate inside our body throughout our lifetime. Although most toxins are removed using our lungs and excretion system, some can be left behind. These toxins can cause the muscles to tighten and restrict movement in joints.

Benefits of cupping therapy

  1. Increase blood circulation in targeted areas
  2. Activate the immune system with localized artificial inflammation
  3. Use false and timid pain signals to decrease perceived pain
  4. Reduce muscle tightness and improve elasticity
  5. Remove toxins accumulated in your body
  6. Reduce muscle spasms and relieve tension
  7. A passive massage technique
  8. Reduce Stress and relax
  9. Boost natural immunity

Are there any risks?

Cupping therapy is usually a safe and passive form of deep tissue massage. It can be practised generally as a means to relax the muscles and tissues with little effort compared to standard massage techniques.

However, cupping therapy is not suitable for children or pregnant women. It's also ill-advised for people suffering from

  1. Heart conditions
  2. Blood disorder or blood clotting problems
  3. Skin disorder
  4. Stroke and seizures

If you would like to know more about Cupping therapy or planning to undergo Cupping therapy, please call us on 07901932769, or drop a message using the contact form. Our specialist will analyse your condition and work with you to find a suitable recovery plan.

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