Cupping is an ancient technique that involves attaching jar on to the skin by way of a vacuum. The underlying tissue is raised, or sucked, partway into the cup. Its purpose is to restore circulation, help relieve pain and pull toxins from the body tissue. You will feel a tight sensation in the area of the cup. It often feels very good on tight, achy muscles. The cups may be left in place for 5 - 15 minutes. Cupping causes the skin to turn red, blue or purple, especially if there is an energetic blockage under the cups. The skin discoloration may last anywhere from a few days up to two weeks. Cupping is great for colds, flu,allergies,fevers,aches and pains.
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i just had cupping done for the first time and it did hurt. pretty badly actually. i have dark purple circles all over. see this link for more information aobut discoloration: http://www.cuppingtherapy.org/pages/discolorations.htm
June 7, 2009 - 7:54amThis Comment
You wrote:
"Cupping is an ancient technique that involves attaching jar on to the skin by way of a vacuum. The underlying tissue is raised, or sucked, partway into the cup."
Here is a video showing what all of this looks like.
http://www.promassagetherapy.net/blog/news/cupping-for-back-pain-relief/
It's hard to believe it doesn't hurt!
August 7, 2008 - 9:29amThis Comment
KelleyRigali, In this particular case, it was $60 per session. What were you thinking of using the cupping for? Pain managment, flu, cold? Something else?
May 3, 2008 - 2:52pmThis Comment
Appreciate you taking the time to share this resource with us. Have seen cupping performed before and in this particular case, the acupuncturist used a pen-like device to draw tiny droplets of blood from the person prior to using the cups. How does an acupuncturist determine whether he or she uses needles before hand? What is the purpose of using the needles first?
May 3, 2008 - 2:50pmThis Comment
I have always wanted to try this, how much does a typical session cost?
May 3, 2008 - 2:46pmThis Comment