Benefits of Cupping and How It Works
Cupping, which is also sometimes referred to as cupping therapy, is an ancient method of treating conditions of the mind and body. At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we may recommend cupping to you if you are interested in a safe, effective, and non-invasive treatment method for a chronic health issue. Cupping is also an incredibly effective method of treatment for those who don’t want to consider prescription medications or non-natural treatment methods.
What Is Cupping?
Cupping has been a form of alternative medicine in Egyptian, Chinese, Unani, traditional Korean, and Tibetan cultures since at least 1550 B.C. Cupping therapy is said to balance the yin and yang, or negative and positive elements in the body, in order to achieve whole-body harmony and wellness.
How Cupping Works and What to Expect
During cupping therapy, your chiropractor or trained treatment provider will place special cups on strategic, targeted areas of your skin in order to create suction or a vacuum effect. The cup may be left in place for about three minutes. The vacuum or suction causes your blood vessels to expand, which relieves pain, improves blood flow and circulation, and promotes relaxation and well-being.
There are two types of cupping therapy: wet and dry. In wet cupping, your treatment provider will remove the cup and make tiny, sterile incisions in your skin. They then use a different suction technique to draw out small amounts of blood. In dry cupping, your treatment provider may move the cup around on your body to create a massaging effect.
Benefits of Cupping Therapy
At Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center, we may recommend cupping if you are in need of pain relief, have stiffness or muscle weakness, if you have lost mobility or range of motion in one or more joints, or if you suffer from chronic pain or illness. Cupping has proven to be an incredibly effective treatment method for all of these conditions, and more. The main benefit of cupping therapy is an overall sense of well-being or calm immediately after the procedure. Other benefits are:
- Improved circulation
- Increased blood flow
- Reduced blood pressure
- Release of toxins
- Reduced anxiety and stress
- Improved appearance of stretch marks and varicose veins
- Improved respiration
- Improved digestion
Learn More About Cupping at Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Our incredible staff at Jochen Chiropractic and Wellness Center offer a variety of safe, effective holistic treatments for chronic pain and illness. We also promote overall wellness with our chiropractic therapies and lifestyle and nutrition counseling.
If you’re ready to learn more about cupping therapy and see if it’s right for you, call us or schedule an appointment online.
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