While cupping therapy has been around for thousands of years, it’s only recently caught on in America. Cupping therapy can be used to treat many conditions, including arthritis, fibromyalgia, and migraines. However, cupping can be more effective when used in conjunction with acupuncture or percussion therapy.
How Does Cupping Therapy Work?
Cupping therapy involves placing cups at specific locations along the body. The cups are heated by placing a flammable substance into the cup and setting it aflame. The fires are extinguished, and the heated cup is placed upside down on the skin and left in place for several minutes.
As the air inside the cup begins to cool, it creates a partial vacuum that causes the skin to be drawn into the cup. Cups attached to suction pumps can also be used to create the necessary suction. Multiple cups are used for the procedure and left in place for between five and twenty minutes. The suction increases blood flow, reduces inflammation, removes toxins, and stimulates the body’s natural immune response.
There are two types of cupping: wet and dry. In dry cupping therapy, the heated cups are placed on dry skin or skin to which lotion has been applied. In wet cupping therapy, a cup is placed on the skin for three minutes. The cup is removed, and small incisions are made in the skin. The cups are replaced to bring the blood to the surface.
Cupping in Conjunction with Other Therapies
Cupping therapy is often used in conjunction with other forms of traditional Chinese medicine, particularly acupuncture and percussion therapy. Acupuncture involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to reduce pain and promote healing. Percussion therapy is a type of deep-tissue massage used to relieve muscle pain, tension, and stiffness.
Combining these methods can have a synergistic effect in treating various conditions. For example, after an acupuncture puncture procedure, cupping can be used to further stimulate circulation and promote the body’s natural healing response. Cupping and percussion therapy can be combined to treat muscle pain or tension, loosen the muscles, improve blood flow, and release toxins.
These three therapies, when used separately or combined, can be applied to treat several conditions, including:
- Muscle pain and stiffness
- Inflammation
- Respiratory issues, such as asthma and bronchitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), constipation, and other digestive disorders
- Skin conditions like acne, eczema, and cellulite
- Pain management for conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and migraine headaches.
- Blood disorders like hemophilia and anemia
- Fertility and other gynecological issues
- Migraine headaches
- High blood pressure
- Varicose veins
- Stress and anxiety
Effective Pain Management in Orange, CA
If you’re seeking effective relief from pain in Orange, CA, give QualityAcu a call. QualityAcu is a health and wellness clinic in Orange, CA that specializes in holistic pain management. We offer patients several options when it comes to treating pain, including cupping therapy, acupuncture, and percussion therapy.
QualityAcu accepts most forms of PPO insurance. and always welcome new patients. You can schedule your appointment using our online form or by calling us at 714-532-2827. Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM until 5:00 PM and Saturday from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. We’re conveniently located just East of Highway 55 at 2832 E. Chapman Ave.,.
