Used by the ancient Middle Eastern, Chinese and Egyptian cultures, cupping is an ancient form of alternative medicine where cups are put on the skin to create suction. Today, it’s used to help with relaxation, blood flow, pain, and inflammation.

By creating suction with negative pressure, it can increase hydration and blood to body tissues, ease up adhesions, rid excess fluids and eliminate connective tissues. It’s a versatile treatment and can be modified from deep tissue release to lymphatic drainage. Sometimes, it can create marks on the skin that can last a few days up to two weeks depending on the extent of the injury. Bruises typically resolve themselves with time.

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