Can children have cupping therapy?
Nov 19, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Ziyi
Introduction
Generally, children under the age of three should not undergo cupping therapy. For children aged three and above, cupping may be performed under the guidance of a physician. Cupping is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that uses cups as tools and has effects such as unblocking meridians, promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and dispelling wind and cold. In general, cupping is not recommended for children under three years old.
Generally speaking, children under the age of three should not undergo cupping therapy. Children aged three and above may receive cupping treatment under the guidance of a physician. Specific analysis is as follows:
1. Not recommended
Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that uses cups as tools and has effects such as promoting blood circulation, relieving swelling and pain, dispelling wind and cold, and unblocking meridians. Generally, cupping is not recommended for children under three years old because their skin development is immature. Performing cupping blindly may damage the skin, causing symptoms such as redness and swelling.
2. Permissible
For children aged three and above, cupping may be appropriately performed under medical supervision. It will not affect physical health, but the duration should not be too long—no more than five minutes. Additionally, cupping should only be conducted at正规 medical facilities to ensure safety during the procedure.
Parents should help children develop good living habits, maintain balanced nutrition, engage in appropriate physical exercise, and follow a regular sleep schedule, all of which contribute to healthy growth and development.
