The Cupping Therapy - An Ancient Method Adapted to Modern Life

Cupping or cupping therapy is the modern version of a method used in China about 3,000 years ago to remove energy blocks, stimulate circulation, detoxify, and relieve pain.

In the last Olympic games in Tokyo, many athletes sported red and round marks on their bodies as they competed. These marks were due to the ancient method known as cupping. Although not all its benefits are scientifically based, this type of alternative medicine is generally used to relieve muscle pain. The method consists of placing suction cups on the body to unblock obstructed energy nodules and help eliminate toxins.

What is Cupping Therapy?

The first suction cups came from animal horns. Later, the "cups" were made of bamboo and then ceramic, and today we find them made of glass, plastic, and silicone.

The old methods consisted of burning substances dipped in alcohol and applying the suction cup immediately. In this way, the internal oxygen is absorbed, creating a vacuum and suction effect. Today, the suction is carried out with devices that generate a vacuum inside without the need for combustion.

Main categories of cupping performed today

Below are the most popular application forms of this technique.

• Dry cupping: One or more suction cups are applied on the skin fixedly for a period of 5 to 10 minutes, withdrawing when the skin turns red.
• Massage Cupping: consists of sweeping the glass to cover a larger surface. Lubrication of the skin of the area to be treated is necessary.
• Wet cupping: This method uses a scalpel to make a tiny cut on your skin before the cup is applied to drain the blood from the affected area.

Cupping therapy benefits in sport and daily life

Performing physical activities brings endless benefits, however, sometimes we can injure ourselves, and cupping therapy is an ally for a faster recovery. The technique is used to treat joint and muscle problems because the heat generated by the cup in the affected area helps resolve chronic muscle tension. On the other hand, it stimulates the oxygenation of the skin to eliminate toxins. It also prevents fluid retention, activates circulation, and reduces the effects of stress, in addition to helping to alleviate headaches, insomnia, and constipation.

What conditions can Cupping Therapy treat?

As we have already mentioned, this method has endless benefits, but not all have been 100% proven. However, a study suggests that the healing power of cupping therapy can help with the following conditions:

• Shingles
• Facial paralysis
• Cough and dyspnea
• Acne
• Lumbar disc herniation
• Cervical spondylosis

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