Are those hickies on your back? The Power of Cupping
Cupping as well as acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years. It has been becoming more and more popular in the US and peaking interest by many with athletes and actors adorning the cupping marks (hickies). There are a number of ways to utilize cupping such as sliding cupping or leaving them on one spot. Some practitioners can leave cupping marks (Hickies) when left stationary on one spot for 5+ minutes.
I prefer using sliding cupping to release the whole tightened area, fascial tissues and get quicker results and benefits.
SOME BENEFITS OF CUPPING:
- DECREASES PAIN AND INFLAMMATION: Weekly cupping sessions can decrease pain, tension and inflammation by releasing the fascia tissue and deep tissue stimulation. It also stimulates the immune system by promoting anti-inflammatory markers in the body.
- IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOSTER- Cupping stimulates the immune system/ macrophages (WBC’S) to release anti-inflammatory markers. It can benefit colds, asthma, coughing and allergies by opening the chest and strengthening the lung qi.
- CELLULITE BUSTER- Cupping increases blood flow to the area resulting in reduction in cellulite and tightening.
- REDUCES MUSCLE TENSION – Got soreness or muscle tightness? Cupping improves the blood flow to the area, stretches the muscle and fascia to promote healing.
- BREAKS UP SCAR TISSUE- It can be used on scar tissue by increasing blood flow, releasing the fascia and tension resulting in less pain or minimizing the appearance of the scar.
COMMON CONDITIONS THAT CUPPING CAN HELP:
- Neck pain, Headaches, Back Pain
- Tight IT bands, Hip pain, Knee pain
- Colds, Flu, Allergies, Coughing, Asthma
- Muscle strain or sprain
- STRESS and TENSION
- Cellulite reduction and smoothing
- Detoxing effect and improve lymphatics
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