Cupping or vacuum massage – when to undergo it?
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Cupping, also known as vacuum massage, is a traditional technique used in many cultures around the world to treat a variety of health problems. This method involves applying special containers, called flasks, to the skin to create a vacuum or vacuum. Flasks can be made from a variety of materials, such as glass, plastic, or silicone.
The principle of cupping is to soak the skin and the layers underneath into the flask, which creates a vacuum. This has several possible effects on the body.
What are the positives you can expect?
Improved blood circulation: Cupping can increase blood flow in the area where the flasks are applied. This can contribute to a better supply of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
Relieving muscle tension: The vacuum created by the cups can help relax tense muscles and relieve muscle pain.
Drainage: Cupping can help remove excess fluid from tissues and support the lymphatic system.
Improved lymphatic flow: By helping to remove waste products and toxins from tissues, cupping can promote healthy lymphatic flow.
Cupping is used to treat a variety of conditions and problems, including back pain, neck and shoulder tension, muscle injuries, arthritis, migraines, bronchitis, and more. It is often used in traditional Chinese medicine and other alternative healing methods.
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During the cupping procedure, the therapist first applies oil or other gliding agent to the skin and then uses the cups to create a vacuum. The flasks can be left on the skin for a period of time (depending on the therapeutic purpose) or they can move across the surface of the skin, which is called „dry cupping.“
Cupping should be performed by a trained and qualified therapist, as improper use can cause bruising or other side effects. You should consult with a doctor or alternative medicine expert before considering cupping as a treatment method, especially if you have a medical condition or need individual advice.
Cupping is a vacuum massage that is performed using glass or other flasks on the principle of Head’s reflex zones. From a health point of view, it mainly affects the lymphatic system and in practice it is a suitable combination of other massages.
Cupping means attaching glass jars in which a vacuum is created, which causes them to attach to the skin. The flasks are placed on designated areas (reflex zones, acupuncture points, ashi zones) or used for massage. The flasks are of various shapes, usually spherical or bell-shaped, with a hole diameter of about 15 – 90 mm. The effect of cupping is in the regulation of blood flow and qi. It is supposed to help pull pollutants to the surface and eliminate them. It opens the skin sweats and allows the elimination of pollutants.
The main goal of treatment with suction cups is to strengthen the self-healing powers of the body, set them in motion, activate and regenerate the whole organism and increase its performance. At present, cupping, due to its unpretentiousness and remarkable effect in the treatment of many acute and chronic diseases, is again coming to the attention of doctors and laymen.
After cupping massage
The application of the cups can cause contusion and circular impressions of the flasks on the skin, the size depends on the duration of the cupping and the strength of the attachment. The client should not feel pain. Normally, bruising disappears within a week. A blister may appear if a strong latch is attached.
After cupping, it is recommended to lightly massage the entire treated area (rubbing, shaking) in the flow of energy. After application, slight dizziness may occur and blood pressure may drop in older people (over 50 years of age). Sometimes, more neurotic and hysterical clients can feel nauseous after banks.
1. Effect on the skin
This is because physical stimuli act directly on the hair bulb and dilate the blood vessels. Through a slight pull, tissue metabolism in the skin is accelerated, the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands and skin respiration is improved, and the supply of nutrients to the tissues is increased. The essence of cupping treatment is not only to remove stagnant old blood from the skin, but also to cleanse the skin surface of poisonous substances.
2. Effect on muscles
The thrust exerted during cupping stimulates the skin capillaries, which activates the function of blood vessels in the muscles. The dilation of blood vessels in the muscles facilitates blood flow: this eliminates local stagnation of blood, there is a significant improvement in the condition, for example, in the so-called frozen shoulder. In addition, the lymphatic flow is also regulated.
3. Effect on joints
One of the diagnoses for which cupping is appropriate and effective is chronic rheumatism. The positive effect is manifested in the improvement of blood circulation in the joint and increased secretion of inter-articular fluid. Cupping can also remove any muscle spasms around the affected joint.
4. Effect on the digestive system
Most patients feel hungry after cupping. The digestive organs, especially the spleen and stomach, are the body’s most important „engine“. The suction force of a slight vacuum at points on the abdomen stimulates the internal organs, improves peristatic and secretion, as well as the quality of digestive juices. This improves digestion and nutrient absorption. Thus, cupping is effective for chronic diseases of the stomach and intestines and constipation.
5. Blood purification
As a result of negative pressure and suction, blood circulation in arteries and veins improves, resulting in the temporary formation of small hematomas. Thus, we can relieve congestion, facilitate blood flow, and prevent post-inflammatory extravasation in tissues. Improving blood flow is therefore the most important effect of this treatment method, which can be successfully used in the treatment of hardened arteries, frozen shoulder, etc.
6. Effects on the nervous system
Cupping stimulates the skin’s sensitive nerves, and the zones controlled by the corresponding nerves are also affected. During back treatment, the midline (spinal and parasympathetic nerves) and sympathetic innervation are directly affected. Irritation has a good effect not only on the autonomic nervous system, but also on various organs controlled by it. Cupping is effective for general problems such as chronic headache, dizziness, malaise, frozen shoulder, fatigue, etc., which arise as a result of anxiety, distress and physical pain. The use of flasks is also effective for internal chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, neuralgia (pain along the nerve) and rheumatism.
Cupping is used for:
joint and muscle problems, problems of the upper girdle and thoracic region,
back pain, spinal pain, especially in the elderly. The predominant condition is long-term, with exhaustion. Conditions diagnosed with wear and tear, Latin names ending with the word … arthrosis (spondylarthrosis – involvement of the joints of the spine, coxarthrosis – involvement of the hip joints, gonarthrosis – involvement of the knee joints, etc.). We apply the flasks at the site of the problem.
acute conditions, inflammatory conditions, post-traumatic conditions. Flasks outside the acute focus, in the direction of energy flow, with the purpose of diverting and mobilizing energy from the overcrowded focus.
high blood pressure,
treatment of lung diseases, long-term bronchial problems (long-lasting bronchitis).
The frequency of cupping is 1 and 2 times a week. Children under 4 years of age do not cup, in the case of stronger and explicitly obese clients, the deep effect of the cups will get under the fat layer and thus affect their painful problems.
The effects of cupping can be summarized in the following points:
a) the metabolism in the skin is accelerated, the activity of sweat and sebaceous glands improves, the supply of nutrients to the tissue increases
b) support the regeneration of the skin and increase its resistance to various pollutants
c) negative pressure stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation, increased blood flow, means an increase in temperature in the skin and muscles
d) an increase in synovial fluid secretion has been observed in the joints, cupping removes spasms around the affected joint
e) stimulation of internal organs, increases peristalsis, motility of the gastrointestinal tract, improves digestion and absorption of nutrients
f) stimulation of nerve endings
Children under 4 years of age
For all bleeding conditions (haemophilia, leukaemia, increased capillary fragility)
For damaged skin (burns, infectious skin diseases, allergic exertems, skin injuries)
For pregnant women, we do not cupping the lower abdomen and lower lumbar region, (pregnant women sometimes prefer not to cupping at all)
On the sensory organs
In the case of severely exhausted salebo apathetic clients, only an empty method and a short period of time
Above varicose veins
Injuries, fractures, varicose veins, in places where blood vessels reach the surface of the skin
Severe swelling
In heart diseases, heart attacks
Severe liver disease, cirrhosis, ascites
In tuberculosis
When drunk, when you are too tired, when you are hungry
In the case of mental disorders, restless clients
In tetanus, rabies and other varicose diseases