cups can penetrate deep into your tissues causing the tissues to release harmful toxins, drawing old stagnate blood up to the surface and away from the injury so that healthy free circulation can be restored to the affected area and allowing oxygen, living cells and nutrients to arrive for faster recovery. Cupping can leave marks which indicate that the stagnation or disease has been moved from the deeper tissue layers to the surface.

 

The use of suction is common throughout history and has been used in the Olympic Games for maintenance, treating injuries, detoxification and recovery. A part from Cupping for injuries and recovery, suction has been used by Olympic Trainers to draw toxins from the swimmers which have been absorbed from the pools that they are training in for many hours every day.

 

Dead cellular debris, poisons, stagnation and excess fluids are drawn to the surface which sometimes leave deposits under the skin, which is the best place for the lymphatic system to drain it away. The marks on the skin left from Cupping Therapy are from the stagnation, dead cellular debris, pathogenic factors being drawn out of the system.         

 

Cumulative Cupping treatments can increase muscle endurance, circulation, lung capacity, lymphatic drainage and health maintenance during strenuous activities. Many professional athletes incorporate it into their training to enhance their overall performance, agility and ability to recover from their sports.

 

Nothing works better at opening up and releasing joints, connective tissue and muscles than the use of negative pressure and movement

The use of cupping therapy has many benefits and can be applied in many treatments. Some of the conditions cupping therapy can be used in are:

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• Gynecologic disorders

• Period cramps

• Infertility

• Sexual dysfunction

• Headaches

• Back Pain

• Shoulder Pains

• Arthritis

• Fatigue

• Sciatica

• Skin Problems

What happens during the treatment?

 

Cupping is considered to be more effective when the treatment takes place earlier in the day and fasting prior to the treatment is also recommended especially for acute or chronic conditions. Cupping can however be performed at any time. Different people experience different reactions but some patients may even fall asleep and actually find it very relaxing. During the treatment you’ll be covered with towel to protect your dignity. A herbal oil will be used to warm up the tissue with a gentle massage. For wet cupping an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory cream is used once the treatment has finished.     

 

It is important to try and wear loose clothing because after the treatment you may experience some soreness around the treated area especially where wet cupping has taken place. 

 

There are 3 types of cupping:

Dry cupping - This is the process of using a vacuum on different areas of the body in order to gather the blood in that area. 
 

Dry massage cupping – This is similar to dry cupping but oil is applied to the skin before applying the cups in order to allow easy movement of the cups.
 

Wet cupping - The therapist may use a small 7 point hammer or a scalpel to rapidly prick the  skin of the patient in the area that needs to be treated. Once completed a cup is placed over the area creating a vacuum in order to remove 'harmful' blood which lies just beneath the surface of the skin.

 

All treatments are tailored for each customer and their particular needs. 

 

Important:

 

Cupping is not recommended whilst pregnant since it strongly activates and disperses the blood.

Cupping produces circular discolorations where the cups were applied, which are, in effect, large "love bites". One should understand and accept this possibility, that there may be marks that will last for a few days, before deciding to undergo cupping therapy.

 

Cost:

 

Cupping sessions cost £50 with the first session taking an hour which includes a free consultation. A group of 5 sessions can be bought in advance for £200.