Benefits of Cupping Therapy
Disease description:
I've seen many people getting cupping therapy lately. Since my body has been feeling unwell recently, my friends also recommended that I try cupping. However, I'm not quite clear about it—what exactly are the benefits of cupping therapy?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Cupping therapy is a traditional Chinese medical treatment that offers various benefits. It promotes blood circulation by applying negative pressure on the skin, causing local blood vessels to dilate and blood flow to increase, delivering more nutrients to tissues and organs, relieving muscle soreness, relaxing tense muscles, and improving discomfort in the neck, shoulders, waist, and back caused by fatigue or cold exposure.
Cupping therapy also helps regulate the body's qi and blood circulation, providing certain auxiliary benefits for gynecological issues such as dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation caused by poor circulation of qi and blood. Additionally, it helps eliminate dampness from the body. Accumulated dampness can make a person feel heavy and fatigued; after cupping, individuals often feel much lighter.
In terms of boosting immunity, cupping stimulates skin receptors, activates the body's self-regulating functions, and enhances resistance to diseases. However, not everyone is suitable for cupping therapy. People with skin injuries, weak constitutions, and pregnant women should proceed with caution. Cupping should be performed at reputable institutions by qualified professionals.
Cupping can also stimulate acupoints and regulate internal organ functions, offering certain adjunctive benefits in treating conditions such as colds, coughs, and indigestion.
