Cupping, a therapy developed thousands of years ago, involves the placement of glass, bamboo, or plastic cups on the skin followed by the process of creating a vacuum inside each cup by suctioning out the air to lift and suck the tissue underneath into the cup.
The purpose of the therapy is to create better circulation, relieve pain, and release toxins from the body through the skin. This happens by using pressure
to pull the tissue, skin, and muscles upward, thus expanding the capillaries to increase blood flow and oxygen to areas in need of therapy.
Additionally, the process of cupping promotes a relaxation response in many people, which is a great method for relieving stress.
Here is an example of dry cupping using the pump method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLVOmF8Ga5o
Here is an example of massage cupping using the fire technique: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIEakMcIQ8w
This video demonstrates cupping for cellulite using silicone cups for a controlled suction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsbeWhEwY0Y
Here’s a quick video demonstrating how cupping might be used to help for digestion problems or concerns:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZCCEP6VFbk
Here is a video demonstrating a facial treatment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqdBPiwmTUc
