Cupping therapy

Cupping is a therapy used in traditional Chinese medicine to remove stagnation and stimulate the flow of Qi (chi). Qi is the free flow of vital energy circulating through the body. If the Qi is disturbed, it can create stagnation (blockages) or imbalances in the body.
A therapeutic cupping treatment involves warming up and placing glass cups on the skin. By warming the air within the cup, a vacuum is created, and when it is applied to the skin, the tissue is drawn up into the cup. This increases the blood flow, loosens the fascia or connective tissue. The cups are often placed on the back, neck, and shoulders or the site of pain.
Cupping may cause temporary soreness and colour of the skin depending of the level of internal stagnation. This treatment has successfully removed toxins and stagnation.
Cupping is Used for:

• Back and neck pains
• Stiff muscles
• Fatigue
• Blood disorders such as anaemia
• Rheumatic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia
• Fertility
• High blood pressure
• Migraines
• Anxiety and depression
• Bronchial congestion caused by allergies and asthma

Certain patients should not have a cupping procedure, include the following:

• Inflamed skin
• Convulsions
• Pregnant women
• People who bleed easily
• Serious heart disease
• Eczema or psoriasis
  Cupping session usually takes 45 minutes for £25