Cupping utilizes the suction formed when a flame is quickly burnt inside the glass before placing it onto the body. Drawing up deep blockages and promoting the flow of fresh new blood it is a highly effective way reaching deep knots and stimulating acupressure points. The sensation can be described like getting a really deep tissue massage from the inside out.
Cupping has been used through the history of Chinese medicine, originally the cups were made from Bamboo, however today we use glass cups as they are smoother on the skin.
Cupping may be incorporated into either acupuncture or Tuina massage treatments.
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