Cupping Therapy

Cupping involves placing cups on the skin to create suction. The suction may facilitate healing with blood flow. 

Cupping helps balance energy within the body. Restoring balance between these two extremes is thought to help with the body’s resistance to pathogens as well as its ability to increase blood flow and reduce pain.

Cupping increases blood circulation to the area where the cups are placed. This may relieve muscle tension, which can improve overall blood flow and promote cell repair. It may also help form new connective tissues and create new blood vessels in the tissue.

Cupping therapy isn’t recommended for everyone. 

• Children. Children under 4 years old shouldn’t receive cupping therapy. Older children should only be treated for very short periods.
• Pregnant people. Avoid cupping the abdomen and lower back.
• Those who are currently menstruating.
• People on blood thining drugs such as aspirin.