Stationary cups are placed on the skin and left for a period of 5 to 15 minutes. Four to six cups may be applied and then removed cyclically. Alternatively, can be use one or two cups only that can be move up and down the area in need of treatment.
People often describe a deep warm and tingling sensation long after the treatment has ended.
How often can cupping be applied? It can be applied every day until the patient gets better. Or, however, once a week is considered the normal frequency. In the end, it depends on the type of problem you would like cupping to treat. In case of acute back pain, the treatment should initially be more frequent.
Please note that cupping will leave some bruise-like marks on the area treated. Some of the marks can last for a few days. This is nothing to worry about as they will go away after a while. The mark produced from the treatment are regarded as proof that cupping has been effective and the cause of the illness or pain has been eliminated. So.. it is not a “bruise”, it is cupping mark on the skin resulting from the cupping application.
What are benefit of cupping therapy? The skin is the largest organ, containing fluid, blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerve endings. By creating suction, cupping is used to drain excess fluids and toxins, loosen adhesion and lift connective tissue, and bring blood flow to stagnant muscles and skin. Cupping should generally improve blood and Qi flow in any ‘congested’ area of the body where it is used.
Common disorders treated by cupping therapy:
- abdominal pain
- atrophy syndrome
- low back pain
- mid back pain
- fibromyalgia
- neck pain
- shoulder pain
- cough
- hypertension
- muscular and joint pain
- stress
- cellulite