CUPPING THERAPY is an ancient form of healing which can be used either to augment an acupuncture treatment or as an alternative to acupuncture.
Cupping is an important component of traditional Chinese medicine in which bell shaped cups are applied to the skin, creating a vacuum that causes the cup to adhere to the skin by suction. This draws up the underlying tissues and draws blood to the surface area of the body where the cups have been applied. This increased blood flow relieves muscle cramping, hardening of tissue and associated pain.