Cupping

Cupping is an ancient Chinese practice where the air is removed from a cup, which is then placed on the patient’s skin. This vacuum effect pulls on the skin, thus generating an effect similar to acupressure.

Cupping is a completely painless technique, but can leave temporary circular marks where the cups were applied.

Cupping is often used to shift congestion and can have a beneficial effect in respiratory conditions such as cough, flu or bronchitis. It can also improve muscular pain.