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Cupping
The technique of cupping has been used for centuries in China for promoting
the circulation of qi and blood, reducing pain and helping women recover
more quickly after child birth. This treatment method is called “fire
cups. The technique was named after the process of lighting a small piece
of material on fire, which was quickly inserted into a glass cup to
evacuate the oxygen inside creating suction. The cup is then immediately
applied to the affected area of the body needing treatment. Suction
is formed between the skin and the cup increasing circulation to the
affected area providing the desired therapeutic effect.
When considering receiving this method, you should know that the suction
created by cupping can leave ring shaped bruises that may last up to a
week. Most clients do not mind the bruising because the therapeutic results
are worth it.
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