What is Cupping? Boston Acupuncture, Back Bay Acupuncture, Element Acupuncture

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What is Cupping?

Cupping is another technique that may be used during your acupuncture treatment. There are several different ways the cups are applied to the skin. William uses cups that suction to the skin. Below is an example of a method called "fire twinkling."

Cupping might be used during your acupuncture treatment as well. It is a form of traditional medicine found in many cultures worldwide. It involves placing cups on the body which the air is reduced forming a suction on the skin. It is believed to be as old as 3000 B.C. though the oldest documentation is in the oldest medical text called the Ebers Papyrus. This text explains that the Egyptians used cupping in 1550 B.C. and the Chinese used it by 1000 B.C.

Cupping may be used in conjunction with blood letting. Blood letting is when many small punctures are made to the skin using a Plum Blossom Acupuncture needle. Cupping therapy is used to dispel stagnation. This stagnation could be blood, lymph or Qi and is effective in treating respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, and for other symptoms as well. A patient may report feeling relaxed or invigorated after the treatment. The treatment is generally painless, though painless marks are generally experienced and usually last a few days or longer.

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