3 REASONS TO USE CUPPING THERAPY
By
Elizabeth A Cinney
Cupping
is the inverse of massage. Rather than applying pressure to muscles, the
suction uses pressure to pull skin, tissue, and muscles upward.
Cupping
involves placing glass jars on the skin and creating a vacuum by suctioning out
the air. The tissue is pulled into the cup. Usually a tight sensation will be
felt in the area of the cup and may be moved around or left in place. They may
remain on your body briefly or for longer amounts of time. Some common areas to cup are the back, legs, shoulder cuffs, or other fleshy areas of the body.
Cupping
causes SHA or stagnant QI to be dispersed from the body. The skin will temporarily change to red or
purple depending on the level of blockage. The skin discoloration will last a
few days to a week. Once the cupping marks
have cleared, the procedure may be repeated until the condition or ailment is
resolved.
Reason
#1 PAIN RELIEF
Cupping
targets soft tissue with pressure applied to pain points, injuries, and areas
of swelling. This helps to increase blood flow and give the tissues important
nutrients and oxygen. It helps release tissues deep within the body, reprogram
nerve damage, relax tense muscles and ease stiffness that’s often associated
with neck and back pain, shoulder injuries, migraines and rheumatism.
REASON
#2 DETOXIFYING
Poor
circulation can lead to buildup of toxins inside of the body’s tissues. Cupping
helps stagnation improve, while the blood rushing to the area that’s being
treated carries away toxins. Along with those toxins, it helps to clear dead
cells and other debris.
All
of these elements are then expelled naturally, through the skin or lymphatic
system. Drinking plenty of water after a
cupping session is supportive for flushing away those impurities and promoting
better health.
REASON
#3 HEALS INJURIES FASTER
Inflammation
is part of the body’s defense mechanism, which helps kick things into action to
help heal illness and injury. Cupping therapy works much the same way by
drawing blood to the affected area so that new blood vessels can be created. It
helps to heal knots and adhesions, which is why so many athletes have been
turning to this therapy. It helps their body to recover faster from intense
workout sessions.
Always
looking for methods to naturally improve health and performance, more athletes
have turned to cupping. Tennis ace Andy Murray said he used cupping in
conjunction with other treatments to relieve stiffness and to help address a
back injury.
You may have noticed a
bunch of athletes at the Rio Olympics with large red circles all over their
skin, including 19-time Olympic gold medal winner Michael Phelps and American
swimmer Natalie Coughlin.
It seems to be
working. The gymnastics team captain,
Chris Brooks, and American gymnast Alex Naddourr have also been seen with
cupping marks.
Referring to the
practice, Naddour told USA Today, “That’s been the secret that I have had
through this year that keeps me healthy. It’s been better than any money I’ve
spent on anything else.”
The U.S. men’s
gymnastics team finished second during the qualifying round at the 2016
Olympics, and swim team members Michael Phelps and Nathan Adrian, who also uses
cupping, managed to secure gold medals in the 4×100-meter freestyle relay.
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Elizabeth
A Cinney offers clients the opportunity to relieve injuries through
Acupressure and Cupping in Westlake Village, Ca office or at your home. She offers clients a unique perspective with
being an equestrian, horse owner, and 19 years’ experience providing
Acupressure for people & horses.
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