What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage. The cup is set in place for a time usually between 5 to 10 minutes. Cupping may cause temporary mild bruising or soreness, depending upon the degree of suction created by the vacuum.
Conditions Treated With Cupping Therapy.
- Pain: Neck pain, Shoulder pain, Knee pain
- Cervical spondylosis
- Low back pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tennis elbow
- Lumbar disc herniation