According to Chinese medicine, the heat from the fire during cupping will help drive out the cold in the meridians. Cold has a mechanism of disease that causes the flow of Qi to be obstructed. When there is an obstruction, it causes pain. When the cupping is done, the Qi in the body will flow normally and the pain will disappear.

In terms of science, cupping is the use of vacuum to cover the skin. When the skin is sucked by the vacuum cups, it causes a lot of blood flow in that area. It is pumping blood into the muscles in the area where the cups are being cupped. The capillaries expand, leading to more oxygenated blood for the tissues. The repair process is therefore more efficient. Another popular method of cupping is cupping along with moving the cups along the meridians or along the muscles in various areas. This stretches the muscles and fascia at the superficial level, which can greatly reduce pain from muscle diseases.

Cupping therapy can help stimulate blood circulation in the blocked area, allowing blood and energy to flow better. It can treat pain, especially in the shoulders, back and waist (suitable for those who work at a desk or use a computer for long periods of time). In terms of promoting beauty, it helps the skin look radiant and rosy. After cupping, the skin may have dark spots, but it is not dangerous. The spots will disappear on their own in about 5-7 days and can be done again when the spots fade.

Contraindications and precautions for cupping

• Physical condition: If the physical condition is too weak, cupping is not suitable because cupping is a method of relaxation, which will make the deficient body even more deficient.
• Pregnant women Pregnant women should not have cupping because it is easy to cause miscarriage.
• Elderly people: Cupping must be done on the skin. Elderly people may not be able to withstand the suction force of cupping.
• People with heart disease. Cupping is not suitable for people with heart disease because it can trigger heart disease to flare up.
• People with open wounds and skin diseases should not use cupping.