Cupping

Cupping is a therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years, using glass or plastic suction cups to ease various pains such as back pain, neck pain, muscle pain, joint pain, headaches, and other issues. The marks are painless and very temporary, fading after a few days. Cupping therapy involves creating a suction force to pull blood into the skin. Its purpose is to remove qi stagnation (blockages) 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 or imbalances in the body resulting in pain and disease. 

The Science Behind Cupping