Cupping

Suction Creation: Suction is created inside the cups, which can be made of glass, silicone, bamboo, or plastic.

Heat Cupping: A flame is used to heat the air inside a glass cup before placing it on the skin. As the air cools, it creates a vacuum.

Vacuum Cupping: A pump is used to create suction without heat.

Placement: Cups are typically placed on areas such as the back, shoulders, neck, leg or other areas of muscle tension or pain.

Duration: Cups remain in place for 5–20 minutes. They may be stationary or moved along the skin in a technique called sliding cupping.

Dry Cupping: Involves suction alone, leaving the cups in place on the skin.

Wet Cupping (Hijama): Combines suction with controlled skin incisions to draw out small amounts of blood - Please note: this is not offered in our clinics.

Massage or Sliding Cupping: Cups are moved over oiled skin to provide a massage-like effect.

Cupping is used for a variety of conditions and is thought to:

- Relieve muscle tension and pain.
- Improve blood flow and circulation.
- Reduce inflammation.
- Promote relaxation and reduce stress.
- Help with respiratory conditions like colds and asthma.
- Address digestive issues.

Blood Flow and Healing: Cupping may increase localised blood flow, stimulating healing and reducing pain.

Neurochemical Effects: It may help release endorphins and reduce stress hormones.

Cupping Therapy: Has been used for thousands of years, and athlete’s often use it to help with pain and muscular skeletal problems.