Cupping THERAPY : a little history
Cupping, or more commonly known as cupping therapy, is an ancient practice.
To find the first uses of cupping as a medicine: we have to go back to the time of Ancient Egypt where they were used to "eliminate foreign bodies from the body".
In China, this therapeutic practice is part of traditional Chinese medicine - and is passed down from generation to generation.
Today, cupping therapy is listed as a recovery method for relieving muscle tension.
The principle of the technique is simple: by suction, the cups suck the skin and relax the muscles and tendons.
Unlike massage, the aim of cupping therapy is to suck out certain areas and not to exert pressure on the swollen areas.
Benefits of cupping therapy
Like massage, this therapeutic practice has many virtues.
It energises the body, relieves tension and muscular fatigue, revitalises the immune system, and helps combat stress and insomnia.
The main known benefits of cupping medicine are :
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Increasing and improving blood circulation and the lymphatic system.
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Relief of chronic pain, muscle and joint tension.
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Decongestion and elimination of toxins and blockages
