Cupping Therapy

Massage therapy is the best alternative for medicine. Massage therapy dates back to thousands of years from ancient writing in China, Japan, India, Arabic nations, Egypt, Greece and Rome. In 1850’s two Americans who studied in Sweden introduced massage therapy to the United States, where it became popular due to its variety of health purposes.

Massage therapy is good for people wanting to relieve pain, reduce stress, increase relaxation, rehabilitate sports injuries, address anxiety and depression as well as aid in general wellness.

There are many different examples of massage therapy. The one I’m going to talk to you about is cupping. Cupping is a healing method that was first used in China, Africa, India, Arabia, and Central Europe.

Cupping is used to drain excess fluids and toxins. It brings circulation and blood flow to muscles and tissues. Cupping is an incredible medicine alternative for carpal tunnel syndrome for that reason alone.

The cupping procedure:  Depending on the massage therapist, a gentle message is given to the patent before the cupping procedure to find the knots. The glasses are applied to the skin to create a suction of the underlying skin and soft tissue. The glasses are placed on deep knots.

The technique can be done dry or wet. Wet cupping consists of making additional steps by making tiny cuts in the skin that bleed.  For more information see: http://www.eorthopod.com/content/exploring-the-use-of-cupping-therapy-for-carpal-tunnel-syndrome

People who undergo cupping tend to get bruise spotting on their back as it’s creates blood flow to the knot. It looks worse than it actually is. Bruising levels vary between people as some might have a stronger blood flow. Cupping lasts longer than a regular massage because it digs into the deep tissue with much larger results than deep tissue massage.

Although cupping isn’t for everyone, ask your doctor is this is a good option for you.