12/04/2019
WHAT IS MOVING CUPPING THERAPY?
This treatment involves the placement of 'cups' on the body, whereby the air inside the cups has been removed to create a vacuum that allows the cups to stay attached to the body. These cups are then moved in a very specific pattern that follows areas of compression.
SO WHY PLACE CUPS ON THE BODY?
The procedure is intended to get fluids moving through the body. Stagnation or lack of movement of fluids or energy is believed to be the root cause of pain and other health imbalances. When you think of a stagnant body of water in nature, it's often a breeding ground for bacteria and not a healthy source of water you'd want to drink. Breaking up stagnation in the body and getting blood, lymph, and energy to move freely throughout the body can help the body to function and feel better. Cupping can be done on many areas of the body. It can be helpful for those suffering from connective tissue issues, muscle spasm or pain, stiffness, and headaches. Cupping will increase blood circulation in the skin and muscles, creating a change in the connectivity, in turn helping the tissue to heal and alleviating related chronic pain. Another purported benefit of cupping: it stimulates the nerves in the skin, which has a calming effect on the nervous system.
