Cupping
It may look a bit strange and mysterious: glass spheres on your body, also known as cupping. Yet it is an effective method, especially for back, shoulder, and neck complaints. The method is popular among professional athletes. Just pay attention to the swimmers who appear during a competition with large, perfectly round purplish-blue or red marks on their back and shoulders. They have been cupped.
A cupping massage to release energy blockages
Cupping is a good way to release energy blockages in your body. The cupping treatment is not only suitable for back, shoulder, and neck complaints but also for lung problems and colds. The method owes its name to the glass spheres (the cups) that are used. Special cups can also be used for massaging.
What is cupping?
During a cupping treatment, cups are applied to certain points on your body. In the traditional way, the air in the sphere is heated with a flame and the acupuncturist quickly places the sphere on the skin. The cup creates a vacuum and the skin is sucked up. The vacuum strongly stimulates the blood circulation in that area. The great advantage of cupping is that it works deeper and more intensely on your body than a massage. Blockages such as deep muscle knots can be treated effectively. The round marks on your body will disappear within about a week after the treatment. If the marks are very dark in color, it may take a little longer.
