Chinese Cupping

Cupping is the term applied to a technique using small glass cups as suction devices applied to the skin.The Chinese believe that ill health, pain and disease are caused through restricted blood flow or stagnation, once an area is cupped the stagnated or congested blood is drawn to the surface, allowing fresh flowing blood to replace it increasing circulation and healing the body. Once suctioned, the cups are generally left in place for about 10 minutes. Cupping can release tight muscles, encourage circulation and relax the nervous system.