Cupping therapy is a treatment available in traditional and complementary medicine applied in different cultures such as Chinese, Greek, Arab, Turkish and Persian. Its history goes back 2000 years. It started as a superstitious cure. Cupping therapy is a type of bloodletting. It was done to clean the blood and the bad energy in the blood.
There are different types of cupping applications such as dry cupping, wet cupping, moving cupping, hot cupping. In these applications, there is a vacuum process whether there is bleeding or not.
In Arabic, wet cupping is known as cupping.
In cupping therapy, that is, wet cupping application, cups made of plastic, glass, bamboo or silicone materials are used. is used. Vacuum is applied to predetermined points, then thin scratches are made on the skin and blood is drawn.
It is done to control and prevent some diseases and to maintain well-being. It has been found to have beneficial effects on different types of pain such as neck pain, shoulder pain, and low back pain. Additionally, research has been conducted on tension and migraine headaches, acute/chronic inflammation, infectious diseases, immune system disorders, diabetes, anxiety and depression, sleep disorders, arrhythmia, and hypertension. With cupping treatment, excess fluid and harmful metabolic waste accumulated in the cell spaces are removed. It also stimulates the excretion of accumulated vasoactive substances and free radicals.
How is cupping done?
The application points for cupping treatment are decided. The areas where the cups will be applied are first sterilized with an anti-septic liquid called batikon. The cups are then placed on the selected points, negative pressure is created with the pump and left for 5 minutes. After the cups are removed, superficial scratches (incisions) with a depth of 0.5-1 mm are made with sterile scalpels. The cups are placed again. Application areas are vacuumed to remove blood. After the procedure is completed, it is cleaned again with batikon and bandaged and the treatment is terminated.
Cupping Treatment;
It can eliminate fatigue in the body.
It can be used to relieve tense nerves.
More blood goes to body parts where there is more need. In addition, any blockage in the vessels will not damage the muscles. the one opens.
Can cure fever
In ancient times, the main purpose of cupping therapy was to cure fever. At that time, practitioners believed that fever was caused by 'bad blood'. So they used this treatment to remove the blood. Modern science did not exist at that time to prove this claim. Today, we have evidence-based data through scientific studies. All systems in our body must always remain stable and stable. In other words, the body has to control its internal environment and keep values such as temperature and acid-base balance within narrow limits. We call this homeostasis. Homeostasis continues throughout a person's life. Slight deviations cause diseases, extreme deviations cause death. Pathogenic factors negatively affect homeostasis and cause diseases and pain.
Fights against dermatological diseases
Acne, herpes, eczema, itching and all blood-related diseases benefit from cupping treatment. It accelerates lymphatic circulation, which is necessary to fight pathogens and bacteria. Cupping treatment purifies the skin and eliminates toxic substances in the blood. Additionally, it strengthens the body's defense mechanisms. Cupping therapy helps the skin breathe. It enables gas exchange of skin cells. Skin cells have good metabolic activity, different glands have different functions. Sebaceous and sweat glands help secrete salts and sebaceous materials. These glands also help excrete uric acid. The main purpose of cupping treatment in dermatological diseases is to release stagnant and congested blood. It also helps eliminate toxic substances on the surface of the skin.
Helps prevent liver diseases
Cupping treatment can help increase blood circulation and lymphatic circulation. Better blood flows to the liver. This improves the functionality and productivity of the liver. Metabolic conversion of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood becomes easier. If the liver cannot fulfill these duties, excess sugar begins to accumulate in the blood. Blood sugar level increases. With cupping treatment, the liver effectively cleans (detoxes) the blood. It breaks down molecules faster.
Increases blood circulation
It helps increase blood flow by strengthening the veins. at the same time Strengthens arterial muscles by removing thick blood. Without proper and adequate blood flow, the body cannot function well. Good blood circulation is very important for the body's movement, neurological processes and homeostasis of other systems of the body.
Cupping Treatment
For which diseases is cupping used?
Calcification (osteoarthritis)
Shoulder impingement syndrome
Muscle tendon problems such as tennis elbow, golfer's elbow
Arm and leg pain
Shoulder pain
Elbow pain
Foot pain
Headache
Muscle strains
Muscle knots
All kinds of joint pain, especially knee pain
Heel spurs
Heel pain
Knee arthritis
Hip arthritis
Shoulder muscle tears
Meniscus tear
Priformis syndrome
Fibrositis
Spinal curvatures
Posture disorders
Waist slip
Facet joint syndrome
Waist stiffness
Neck stiffness
Shoulder impingment syndrome(shoulder impingement syndrome)
Muscle cramps
Neck flattening
Waist flattening
Sciatic pain (sciatica)
Sports injuries and rehabilitation
Post-traumatic spine pain
Hip pain
Joint pain
Fibromyalgia
Neck, back and waist pain
Posture disorder (posterior disorder)
Adductor tendinitis (groin traction)
Neck and lumbar herniation
Nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome
Neuropathic pain
Muscle rheumatism (myofascial pain syndrome)
Hypertension
Migraine
Rhythm disorder
Sleep disorder
Skin diseases
Infertility
Gynecological disorders
Asthma, allergy
Digestive system diseases
Are there any side effects of cupping?
It may cause temporary skin discomfort, bruising, itching, burning, etc. where the cups are placed. It should be performed by trained doctors.
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