What is Cupping Therapy and How Does It Work?

Cupping treatment is an old medicinal practice that includes applying cups to the skin to produce suction. This suction pulls the skin upward into the cup, which can have a variety of therapeutic benefits. Cupping therapy is based on traditional medicine systems such as Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and has been used for centuries to promote healing and treat a variety of diseases. 

Types of Cupping Therapy:

• Dry Cupping: Dry cupping, sometimes called "dry" or "air" cupping, is the most popular type of cupping therapy. It consists of producing a vacuum within a cup and then placing the cup on the skin, causing the skin and superficial muscle layer to be sucked upward into the cup. The benefits of Dry Cupping include improved blood circulation and lymph drainage. Reduces muscle tension and stiffness. It helps to alleviate pain and inflammation. It improves detoxification by stimulating the body's natural cleansing processes.

• Wet Cupping (Hijama): Wet cupping, also called "bleeding" or "controlled suction cupping," is a two-step treatment that includes dry cupping with controlled bleeding. The benefits of wet cupping include the removal of stagnated blood and toxins from the body. It supports cleansing and improves blood circulation. It is frequently used in traditional medical systems for a variety of health issues.

• Facial Cupping: Facial cups are typically smaller and softer. They’re used to gently pull the skin away from deeper layers of fascia. This increases blood flow to the area and rejuvenates the skin without leaving cup marks behind.