Cupping for Pain Relief: Initial Visit
Description
Cupping therapy is based on the Traditional Chinese Medical method of encouraging healing by creating negative pressure via suction. The main purpose is to enhance the circulation of blood and chi (or qi). Cupping creates a vacuum suction and provides negative pressure, sometimes creating changes in skin; ecchymosis. This process invites blood to flow from as far as four inches deep to the skin, lifting and drawing circulation from the arteries to the more superficial capillaries, fascia, and meridians. This enhanced circulation distributes greater levels of nutrition, oxygenation, into the surrounding areas, while simultaneously encouraging detoxification of cellular waste and excess fluid. We use this method primarily for reducing pain, but the benefits include: • Stimulates body’s defense system • Regulates meridian flow • Improves oxygen supply • Enhances immune system (lymphatic system) • Skin warms with increased circulation • Sedates the nervous system • Relieve back and neck pain • Relieves stiff muscles • Decreases anxiety • Can improve fatigue • Can decrease occurrences of migraines • Can decrease symptoms of rheumatism • Can decrease appearance of cellulite *Note: If you take medicine that moves blood or affects the heart, such as high blood pressure medicine, this technique may not be appropriate for you. Please call 401 366 4627 to discuss with a staff member.
