Cupping Therapy | Chinese Acupuncture Clinic

Cupping Therapy

A supplementary treatment

At the Chinese Acupuncture Clinic, cupping therapy can be a standalone treatment or a supplementary treatment during your Acupuncture session. Cupping applies suction to the skin, and it is believed to mobilise blood flow to promote healing for a range of conditions.

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History

It is widely thought that the ancient Egyptians practiced cupping from around 1500 BC. In fact, cupping has been popular in China for centuries and dates to at least 1000 BC - it may have been around since 3000 BC!

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Theory of Cupping

The cups are usually placed on the back of the patient and follow the five meridian lines (channels of energy) there, in order to open these channels and help the ‘Qi’ to run smoothly, relieving congestion.

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Benefits of cupping

There are few scientific studies on the benefits of cupping, but a huge amount of anecdotal evidence, which makes it difficult to prove its effectiveness. However, millions of people have benefited from cupping over the centuries, and the treatment is completely safe. There are many ways cupping may be able to help you: -

May help reduce pain – In essence, cupping is used to naturally reduce joint and muscle pain and is often used to reduce pain for people with lower back issues.
Promote relaxation – Many patients feel a sense of deep relaxation and cupping is thought to lower their response to stress, so protecting them against anxiety and related issues.
May boost skin health – The use of suction on the skin opens the capillaries and improves blood flow.
Thought to improve digestion – Cupping has been used as an aid to improve digestion and has been used for centuries for stomach aches, diarrhea and other gastro intestinal issues. In this case the cupping takes place around the navel, bladder, kidneys and stomach.