CUPPING

What is CUPPING

Cupping is an ancient healing therapy that some people use to ease pain. A provider places cups on your back, stomach, arms, legs or other parts of your body. Inside the cup, a vacuum or suction force pulls skin upward.

Cupping is a form of traditional Chinese and Middle Eastern medicine. People have practiced cupping therapy for thousands of years.

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What does cupping treat?

People mostly use cupping to relieve conditions that cause pain. Some people say it also helps with chronic (ongoing) health issues. Cupping may ease symptoms of:

• Arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis.

• Back pain, neck pain, knee pain and shoulder pain.

• Breathing problems, such as asthma.

• Carpal tunnel syndrome.

• Gastrointestinal disorders, such as irritable bowel disease (IBD).

• Headaches and migraines.

• High blood pressure (hypertension).