If you are curious about cupping therapy, what it does and its potential benefits then you have come to the right place. While cupping therapy has gained some popularity in recent years well a lot , its roots trace back centuries, with ancient Chinese, Egyptian, and Middle Eastern cultures employing this technique with great benefits. So we have been using it for a long time. Here at Physioflex, we offer cupping therapy as part of our holistic approach to health and well-being.
Our experienced practitioners utilise cupping to relieve pain, promote relaxation, improve blood flow, and reduce inflammation. To the right, you will find a video of our Physio Jordan completing the process of cupping therapy on one of our lucky team members. Basically, cupping therapy vacuum cupping, hijama cupping involves placing cups on the skin to create suction, releasing and drawing out toxins from the bodies tissues and organs 1. The suction is achieved by squeezing a lever on a rubber suction pump that draws air out of the cup as shown in the picture here.
Because the cup is firm against the skin, it creates an air locked space. So when we air is drawn out of the cup, through the pump, the skin and its capillaries are also drawn up into the cup causing the skin to rise and blood vessels to expand.
This increases the blood flow to the area drawing impurities and toxins to the surface for elimination. Where does the therapist put the cups? This is carefully chosen by the physiotherapist after a thorough assessment.
The therapist will check muscle and joint length and tension, range of movement, check for trigger points and also ask the customer if they are experiencing any painful areas or points.
