Fire Cupping Massge

What Is Fire Cupping ?

Fire cupping is an ancient medical technique that can be traced back to China, Egypt, or other Middle Eastern cultures. It recently gained popularity around 2016 when Olympians, like Michael Phelps, were seen with red circles all over their bodies. People immediately became curious about the cause and followed the clues that led to fire cupping. So what is fire cupping?

Fire Cupping is done by placing a flammable substance, such as alcohol, inside a cup and setting it on fire. Once the fire goes out, the cup is placed upside down on the affected area. As the air inside the cup cools, it creates a suction that causes the skin to rise and redden.

The purpose of fire cupping is to promote healing through non-invasive methods. About five to seven cups are applied during the session for about three minutes at a time. The suction under the cup causes the blood vessels to expand, encouraging blood flow and improving circulation.

Top 10 Benefits of Fire Cupping
If you are experiencing extreme pain or discomfort and are looking for a natural treatment option that not only relieves symptoms but targets the root cause of pain, then consider fire cupping. There are many benefits of fire cupping, but some of the top ones are listed below.

Relieves migraines
Treats varicose veins
Reduces inflammation
Treats sport injuries
Relieves colds
Improves range of motion
Relieves stress
Increases circulation
Helps clear congestion
Aids in Digestion

Procedure
Preparation: First, the area of the skin where the cups will be placed is cleaned. Apply massage oil or cream to help the cups slide easily across the skin.

Cup Application: Apply a cup to the skin. The cup is heated to create a vacuum, which causes the skin to rise and redden as the blood vessels expand.

Rest Period: The cups are typically left in place for several minutes while the skin underneath is drawn up and blood flow to the area is increased.

Removal of the Cup: After this, the cup is removed.

Does Fire Cupping hurt?
Generally, fire cupping is very therapeutic, with many clients reporting that the experience is relaxing and feels similar to a deep tissue massage. Although the red marks left after each session can look scary, cupping is not painful, and the therapeutic release you feel can last for weeks.

What are the side effects?
Fire cupping can have some temporary side effects, such as circular bruising and soreness that can vary based on the level of suction created. These bruises can often last for a few days or a couple of weeks before fading away.

There may also be some temporary discomfort during the session as Qi is unblocked and tissue/muscle are loosened. Within Traditional Chinese Medicine teachings, these symptoms are often seen as a positive outcome and suggest that your treatment has been successful in releasing blocked Qi and toxins.

Practitioners will always check if patients are suffering from any bleeding disorders or skin conditions before starting their sessions. Cupping should not be performed on skin that is inflamed, infected or burned or on patients that are suffering from haemophilia or other bleeding disorders

Duration: 45 Minutes