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Cupping therapy is an ancient form of alternative medicine in which a therapist puts special cups on your skin for a few minutes to create suction. People get it for many purposes, including to help with pain, inflammation, blood flow, relaxation and well-being, and as a type of deep-tissue massage.

Cupping therapy might be trendy now, but it’s not new. It dates back to ancient Egyptian, Chinese, and Middle Eastern cultures. One of the oldest medical textbooks in the world, the Ebers Papyrus, describes how the ancient Egyptians used cupping therapy in 1,550 B.C.

Cupping has been used to treat a wide variety of conditions. It may be particularly effective at easing conditions that create muscle aches and pains. Since the cups can also be applied to major points, the practice is possibly effective at treating digestive issues, skin issues, and other conditions commonly treated with acupressure.

Early There aren’t many side effects associated with cupping. The side effects you may experience will typically occur during your treatment or immediately after. You may feel lightheaded or dizzy during your treatment. You may also experience sweating or nausea. \

After treatment, the skin around the rim of the cup may become irritated and marked in a circular pattern. Don’t use cupping if you use blood-thinning medication. Also avoid cupping if you have:

• A Sunburn
• A Wound
• A Skin Ulcer
• Experienced Recent Trauma
• An Internal Organ Disorder