What is cupping?
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), Cupping therapy used for to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of qi (chi). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body and the world around us, if the qi is disrupted or disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body.
Technique of the Cupping is with the special cup is applied to the skin and the pressure in the cup is reduced (either by heat or suction) in order to draw and hold skin and superficial muscles inside the cup.
Cupping used relieve muscle tension, promote blood and lymph circulation, detoxification and healing. This treatment is a deep-tissue therapy which can also help release toxins, clear blockages, and refresh veins and arteries within the treated areas.
