Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy has taken inspiration from traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern practices. However, in modern medicine, we utilize the traditional methods of treatment in adjunct to accelerate the p
Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy has taken inspiration from traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern practices. However, in modern medicine, we utilize the traditional methods of treatment in adjunct to accelerate the process of recovery.
The British Cupping Society says that cupping therapy is used to treat rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia, chronic pain, high blood pressure, migraines, even anxiety and depression
Cupping therapy involves placing suction cups at certain points on a person’s skin, which pulls against the skin.
How does Cupping help?
Cupping is used in adjunct to Physiotherapy for:
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Pain Reduction
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Muscle Relaxation
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Improved Blood Circulation
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Activation of the Immune System
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Removal of Toxins
If a person finds that cupping therapy relieves their pain or helps their health and does not cause any adverse side effects, it may be a good choice. However, some treatment methods have better evidence for their effectiveness compared to cupping. Book an appointment with us at FLEXITUDE to know if cupping therapy is the right method of pain relief for you!
What are cupping marks?
Cupping typically leaves round bruises on the skin, where small blood vessels burst after suction effects. It is absolutely normal to have bruises after cupping. They are usually pain-free and will fade away in less than a week.