Cupping Therapy
What is Cupping/Hijama Therapy?
Cupping therapy is the procedure of creating suction via cups in order to increase blood flow in the body, ease pain, reduce inflammation and release toxins from the body organs.
During the process, the skin is pulled up to constrict the toxins in one place and after this pre-suction process, minute cuts are given which are pain-free and quite small. Thereafter, post suction is done to take out a small amount of blood – about 0.25 ml. This is done to start the process of healing and improve blood circulation.
The cups used in Cupping or Hijama are for one-time use, as this is a surgical procedure. Although in Wet Cupping with herbal water, and Sports Cupping, the same cups can be used since no blood is taken out in these procedures of water cupping and dry cupping. Cups used during cupping therapy may be made of bamboo, glass, ceramic, silicone or other such materials.
What are the different types of Cupping Therapy?
There are three types of cupping:-
- Dry Cupping:
- Wet Cupping:
- Al-Hijama (Prophetic medicine):
What are the benefits of Cupping Therapy?
There are several benefits of Cupping Therapy. It increases blood and lymph circulation, and helps with digestion and gut health as well as congestion. It treats asthma, clears colon blockages and also treats facial paralysis as well as arthritis. It helps with headaches and migraines, reduces stress and anxiety and also reduces stretch marks and scarring.
What are the after effects of Cupping Therapy?
Following a cupping therapy treatment, you may feel a low intensity burning sensation, soreness, itching or scarring. Soon enough these will subside and slowly you will start feeling the beneficial effects of Cupping Therapy and will be looking forward to getting another treatment session booked.
Who should avoid Cupping Therapy?
People with Bleeding Disorders, Eczema, Seizures and Strokes should avoid Cupping therapy.