Cupping therapy is a traditional treatment where cups are placed on the skin to create suction. This suction encourages blood flow, reduces muscle tension, and helps remove toxins from the body. In my Dublin clinic, I use both dry cupping and fire cupping, which are client need specific.
The marks left behind, often reddish or purplish circles, are not bruises but signs of stagnation being released. These usually fade within a few days.
• Dry Cupping: Uses a vacuum pump to create suction in the cups, gently drawing the skin upward.
• Fire Cupping: Involves briefly heating the inside of a glass cup before placing it on the skin, which creates a natural vacuum as the air cools.
Benefits of cupping therapy include:
• Relief from chronic pain and stiffness
• Enhanced blood and lymphatic circulation
• Reduction in stress and anxiety
• Support for respiratory health such as colds, coughs, and asthma
• Detoxification and improved skin vitality
