Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is a type of treatment in which the therapist puts a cup on your skin to create a suction. The cups are usually made of glass, earthenware, silicone, and bamboo. It helps people with several conditions, such as – pain, inflammation, relaxation, blood flow, etc. Moreover, this therapy also helps in deep tissue massage.

How is Cupping Therapy Done?

Cupping therapy is usually done by professionals in several ways. The healthcare provider will leave the cups for several minutes. Depending on your treatment, the cupping methods include the following –

• Dry Cupping – In this method, the inside of the cup is heated with cotton balls soaked in alcohol that is set aflame. The heat of the cotton balls will send the oxygen out of the cup and create a vacuum. Once the cups are placed, the vacuum pulls the skin into the cup.
• Wet Cupping – In this method, your healthcare provider punctures your skin using a needle, through which the toxins leave the body.

What are the Uses of Cupping Therapy?

The cupping therapy helps in treating the following conditions-

• Rheumatic diseases such as fibromyalgia and arthritis
• Blood disorders such as anaemia and haemophilia
• Migraines
• Facial paralysis
• Skin problems such as eczema and acne
• Fertility and gynaecological disorders 
• Anxiety and depression
• High blood pressure
• Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma
• Varicose veins

What are the Risks Associated with Cupping Therapy?

Cupping therapy is relatively safe if done by trained individuals. But there can be some side effects in the area of cupping –

• Mild discomfort
• Bruises
• Skin infection
• Burns 

Why Choose Omni Hospitals?

Apart from new-age medicines, we at Omni also believe in traditional treatments for an effective approach. It is safe, and before the therapy, our healthcare providers at best physiotherapist near me discuss all the possible pros and cons with you during consultation. 

FAQs

Q1. Is cupping therapy painful?

Ans. Cupping is usually not as painful as a licensed practitioner performs it. However, if you feel any discomfort during the therapy, you can always inform the practitioner.

Q2. Does cupping burn fat?

Ans. Cupping therapy promotes weight loss and full-body toning by stimulating acupoints in your body.

Q3. Can you shower after cupping therapy?

Ans. After cupping, your skin becomes more sensitive due to the high temperature of the cups. Thus, it is important to give your skin some time to heal.

Q4. Does cupping tighten your skin?

Ans. Cupping therapy stimulates the skin and muscles and can increase overall skin health. Also, it is known to tighten and tone the skin.

Q5. Does cupping affect periods?

Ans. Dry cupping therapy is an effective therapy, but it decreases the amount of menstrual blood flow in menorrhagia.