Cupping Therapy
Cupping brings the body’s blood closer to the skin’s surface, which is thought to increase circulation generally.
Tight, painful muscles are loosened during cupping, helping to promote healing and relaxation of muscle fibers.
Scar tissue and adhesions after surgery can be painful as the tightened tissue pulls during movement. Cupping can help to soften these tissues and make them more flexible and pliable, reducing pain.
Cupping helps to move lymph fluid through the body more effectively, bolstering and strengthening the immune system
Although cupping is generally associated with Chinese medicine, cupping was practiced in Ancient Egypt and Greece, and also in Medieval Europe. Cupping was first mentioned in the Ebers Papyrus – a medical text from Egypt that dates from over 3,000 years ago.
Cupping therapy is an ancient healing practice that involves placing glass sterol cups on the skin to create a suction. This technique aims to improve blood circulation, reduce muscle tension, and promote overall wellness.
Cupping Therapy to Relieve Tension and Support Detox
Cupping often leaves ‘bruise’ like marks on the recipients body. However, depending on the persons muscle tension and stagnation will determine how dark these marks are, and often it is the first cupping treatment that leaves the darkest marks.
**Cupping therapy will be included in your Chinese Massage (Tuina) treatment and may be included in your Acupuncture treatment! or you can book a stand alone cupping treatment (30mins)
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