What is Cupping Therapy?
Cupping therapy is also known as a traditional treatment method.
This therapy is based on placing specially designed cups on the skin or sucking these cups into the skin with vacuum. Cupping therapy is a technique often used in alternative medicine and traditional medicine practices.
During cupping therapy, special cups made of glass, bamboo or silicone are usually used. These cups are placed on the skin by applying some heat or with the help of a vacuum pump. Cups pull the skin in, dilating the vessels and increasing blood circulation. Additionally, this technique is also used as a treatment as it is believed to help regulate the flow of energy in the body.
Cupping therapy is often applied to reduce pain, relieve muscle tension, increase circulation, remove toxins from the body and strengthen the immune system. However, there is no definitive scientific evidence on the effects of cupping therapy, so it is important to talk to a healthcare professional before using this treatment method.
Indications for Cupping Therapy
Cupping therapy is a traditional treatment method and has been used throughout history, generally in Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European cultures. Information regarding the indications for cupping therapy is based mostly on the experiences of traditional medicine practitioners and specific cultures.
Common indications for cupping therapy include::
1- Pain and Muscle Tension: Cupping therapy is especially used in the treatment of muscle and joint problems such as back, neck, shoulder and waist pain.
2- Digestive Problems: Cupping therapy can be used to treat conditions where it is thought to help the digestive system.
3- Respiratory Problems: Cupping therapy may be recommended for respiratory problems such as asthma and bronchitis.
4- Rheumatic Diseases: Some traditional practitioners claim that it can help relieve symptoms of rheumatic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
5- Immune System Support: Cupping therapy is thought to strengthen the immune system and improve overall body health.
6- Mental Health: Cupping therapy has been suggested as a method that is thought to help treat mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression.
