Acupuncture


Cupping
With possibly an even older history than acupuncture cupping has an extensive history of use throughout many countries from the Mediterranean to China . When we cup someone the main mechanism of action is the creation of a vacuum, traditionally this was done by holding a small flame in the cup to consume the oxygen and then quickly placing this on the skin. This will often leave a mark on the skin more akin to a hickie than a bruise it can take between a few days and a few weeks to disappear
This has several effects
- stimulate the muscle to release
- stretch the fascia (connective tissues)
- stimulating blood flow to the area
- stimulate angiogenesis (the growth and development of stronger healthier blood vessels and capillaries
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