Cupping

Cupping is a technique in which suction it applied to the skin for several minutes drawing blood to the surface of the skin to help blood circulation. The suction can be applied two ways. One is by heating the inside of the cup with a flame before placing it onto the skin. The other way is placing the cup onto the skin and using a hand pump to remove air. Suction helps to raise the skin and draw blood to the desired area. From here, the cup can either be left alone until removed, or dragged to expand the healed area. The blood circulation created by the suction helps promote healing and reduce inflammation.