Cupping

If you have ever had cupping, you will know that it does not hurt, even though sometimes you may be left with some cupping marks such as those in the above image. Cupping is used in both excess and deficiency conditions. In excess conditions, to draw out pathological factors, such as blood stagnation, heat, cold or damp. In deficiency conditions, to gently bring blood and energy into the local area to promote healing. The cups will stay on for anytime between five minutes and half an hour and you can expect to feel improvement in your condition two or three days later if the cupping has been correctly applied.
Patients in my clinic love cupping as it helps to relieve stagnant knots in muscles, draws blood into weakened areas to make them stronger and I even using the sliding cup technique to promote relaxation and flow.