Cupping Therapy
Cupping is a therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to remove stagnate blood and stimulate the flow of energy through the body. Therapeutic cupping treatment involves warming and placing cups, usually made of glass, on the skin. By warming the air within the cup, a vacuum is created, and the tissue is drawn up into the cup. This increases the blood flow, loosens the fascia or connective, tissue, and stimulates healing.
Cupping is commonly used for: