Which is better, cupping or cupping?

Both cupping and cupping have many advantages. Cupping is a form of cupping therapy. Cupping refers to a therapy in which one hand holds the cup, lifts it slightly, and pushes and pulls the cup body to move it back and forth or in one direction on the patient's skin. By using cupping, multiple diseased parts can be treated at the same time. However, when cupping, you must be sure to apply lubricant to the cupping area and the cup mouth, otherwise it may cause skin tearing during cupping.

1. What is the difference between cupping and moving cupping?

Cupping is done at a fixed position. If the cupping jar is moved on the patient's body to form a treatment surface larger than the cupping jar, it is called walking cupping. Generally, walking cupping is used for large areas such as the back. Walking cupping is a cupping technique. The purpose of curing diseases is achieved by moving over a larger area of ​​the body. For example, cupping on the Huatuo Jiaji points on the back. Cupping is a general term.

2. Which is better, cupping or cupping?

Each is different. Cupping is a method of using adsorption to enhance blood circulation locally or on acupoints, warming the meridians and dredge the collaterals. Cupping has the effect of scraping based on cupping and is stronger than scraping. It is a better treatment method than cupping and scraping, but patients generally feel pain during the operation. If the patient has a heart disease, cupping may not be used for the time being. Cupping is a form of cupping therapy. Different cupping methods are used depending on the type of disease the patient has. Cupping is the process of moving the cup back and forth along the acupuncture points targeted for disease treatment. It has the functions of dredging meridians, removing blood stasis, relieving pain, removing cold and dampness. This method is suitable for the treatment of large-area systemic pain. Cupping therapy uses a cup as a tool. A proper amount of lubricant is applied to the cup mouth and the affected area. The air inside is expelled by heat to generate negative pressure, which makes it adhere to the skin. Then, the cup is pushed back and forth on the affected area by hand to cause flushing or congestion on the skin. This is a method of preventing and treating diseases. This therapy developed from ancient cupping therapy and can also be called pushing cupping therapy. It is widely used in modern times.

3. Who should not use cupping?

1. Pregnant women and women during menstruation. If pregnant women perform cupping improperly, it may cause threatened abortion, etc. The same is true during menstruation. If you pull your lower abdomen or lumbar sacral area during menstruation, it will cause excessive menstruation.

2. Cupping is not suitable for people with high fever, convulsions and spasms. For patients with epilepsy, it should be used during the interval period.

3. Patients with bleeding tendency should use with caution, and should avoid blood pricking or cupping to avoid heavy bleeding.

4. For patients with severe emphysema, negative pressure suction should not be performed on the back and chest. Cupping therapy is not suitable for people with heart failure or weak constitution.

5. People with skin allergies or skin damage. Cupping may aggravate allergic symptoms, and cupping should not be used on skin ulcers, as it can easily cause infection, blisters, and aggravate ulcers.