Cupping
Cupping
Cupping, an ancient technique used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for selected health conditions, is believed to have great and positive influences for improving the blood and energy flows in the human body. Glass or bamboo cups are pre-heated and placed directly on the skin with suction created from the vacuum. However, cupping should not be confused with the percussive technique in Swedish massage called “cupping” or “clapping.” Originally referred to as “horn therapy” in ancient China, cupping has a long history of usage in acupuncture practices and is often combined with the practice of bloodletting. Different variations of this special therapy have also been used in Japan, Turkey, Greece, France, Italy, and Eastern Europe.
