The advantages and disadvantages of cupping on the back

The back of the human body is the area where the nervous system, immune system, etc. are located, and it is also a key part of human health. Back cupping is a method of traditional Chinese medicine cupping. It integrates the negative pressure suction of a single cup and the friction of cupping. It controls the size and direction of the combined force through factors such as cupping speed and frequency, thereby regulating the qi and blood of the internal organs and meridians of the human body, and plays a role in preventing and curing diseases. However, if the operation is not performed carefully, it is easy to strain the skin.

1. Benefits of cupping on the back

1. The spine is the main body of the back and the main channel of the central nervous system. Many paired nerves scatter on both sides of it, spreading to the limbs, body wall and internal organs, transmitting information such as excitation and inhibition between the brain and various tissues and organs. The spine in the middle of the back is the course of the Du meridian, which governs all the yang meridians in the body. It has the function of commanding, regulating, and connecting other yang meridians, and its position is very important. The bladder meridians on both sides of the spine run through the entire body. The internal organs have corresponding reaction points on their acupoints. Pathological changes in the functions of the internal organs can be reflected in the acupoints on the back.

2. Modern medical research has also proved that there are a large number of "sleeping" immune cells hidden under the skin of the back. In the absence of stimulation, these immune cells, which are extremely useful to the human body, are often in a "dormant" state. If they are activated by benign stimulation and allowed to enter the blood circulation, they will become reticular cells with the ability to engulf foreign matter, actively eliminate harmful bacteria, and enhance the body's immune ability. In addition, there are important health-care acupoints on the back, such as the famous Huatuo Jiaji acupoints, Dazhui, Gaohuang,

3. Since cupping can promote qi and blood circulation, dispel wind and cold, reduce swelling and relieve pain, it has a certain therapeutic effect on waist and back muscle strain and lumbar disc herniation. Cupping can also be used on acupuncture points on the human body to treat headaches, dizziness, swollen eyes, coughs, asthma, abdominal pain and other problems.

2. Precautions for cupping on the back

When cupping, you should pay attention to applying some lubricant on the area to be cupped or the mouth of the cup, such as glycerin, paraffin oil, scraping oil, etc., to prevent the skin from being pulled during cupping.

3. Traditional Chinese Medicine Cupping Therapy Cupping is a method of operation in traditional Chinese medicine cupping therapy. It extends the (simple) "suction" of cupping into a dynamic "sliding friction force", that is, the negative pressure suction of a single cup and the friction force during cupping are combined into a combined force, acting on the human body's surface skin. By mastering the speed, frequency, density (area) of cupping and controlling the size, direction and point of force of the resultant force, it is possible to achieve selective and enhanced strong and weak stimulation of suction and pulling, regulate the functions of the internal organs and meridians of the human body, and play a role in preventing and treating diseases. Cupping is simple and can be actively promoted in community health services.